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Sierra Leone Krio Language and Its Similarities with Gullah Creole
Krio Language Translation
Learn Basic Krio Language
Sierra Leone Dialect Phrases
Sierra Leone Krio Phrases

Krio, Sierra Leone’s English creole. The Gullahs’ English-based creole language is strikingly similar to Sierra Leone Krio and contains identical expressions as bigyai (greedy), pantap (on top of), ohltu (both), tif (steal), yeys (ear), and swit (delicious). The Gullah creole also contains several thousand words and personal names derived from African languages—and a large proportion of these (about 25%) are from languages spoken in Sierra Leone.

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Experience the Vibrant Celebration of Sierra Leone Independence Day 2023

Celebrate Sierra Leone Independence Day in 2023! This day is all about recognizing the nation’s past and celebrating its future – let’s make it a memorable one together! Who’s with me? 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone is an incredible country with a beautiful history! Let's take some time to appreciate the culture and all the amazing people from Sierra Leone! #SierraLeoneIndependenceDay2023 #SierraLeone

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