Soak – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
To beat or pummel
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "They will soak him if he go there."
English: "They will beat him up if he goes there."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Soak" means "To beat or pummel". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Soak" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Soak" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "To beat or pummel" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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