Telegraph line – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
A hand-held fishing line
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "He fishing with a telegraph line."
English: "He is fishing with a hand-held line."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Telegraph line" means "A hand-held fishing line". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Telegraph line" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Telegraph line" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "A hand-held fishing line" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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