Tenda-tenda – Meaning in Kolokwa

Common

Meaning

Irresponsible, careless

Example in Conversation

Kolokwa: "He living a tenda-tenda life."

English: "He is living a careless and irresponsible life."

Translation to English

In Liberian Kolokwa, "Tenda-tenda" means "Irresponsible, careless". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.

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Understanding "Tenda-tenda" in Liberian Kolokwa

"Tenda-tenda" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "Irresponsible, careless" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.

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