Tiya – Meaning in Kolokwa
Meaning
To be sleepy, satisfied or have a full stomach
Example in Conversation
Kolokwa: "I too tiya to work."
English: "I am too tired/sleepy to work."
Translation to English
In Liberian Kolokwa, "Tiya" means "To be sleepy, satisfied or have a full stomach". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across Liberia.
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Understanding "Tiya" in Liberian Kolokwa
"Tiya" is a Liberian Kolokwa word or expression that translates to "To be sleepy, satisfied or have a full stomach" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Liberia and in Liberian diaspora communities around the world.
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