Krio

[ kree-oh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

an English-based creole of Sierra Leone, a first language of the residents of Freetown and its environs, and a lingua franca elsewhere in the country.

Krio

/ ˈ��ːəʊ /

noun

the English-based creole widely used as a lingua franca in Sierra Leone. Its principal language of admixture is Yoruba
-os a native speaker of Krio
modifier of or relating to the Krio language or Krios
Krio poetry

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Krio¹

alteration of creole

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Example Sentences

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English is his third language after Krio and Mende—all of which are spoken in his native Sierra Leone.

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Susan longed to hear her voice, her familiar questions in their native language of Krio: How di belleh?

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Krio’s River No. 2 Face Oil is “a nourishing face moisturizer featuring two of Africa’s treasured fruit oils, marula and kalahari melon oil, that feels luxurious and works to hydrate and soothe your neck and face,” explains the brand’s founder Tony Johnson.

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In English and Krio with subtitles.

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In English and Krio, with subtitles.

From

krimmer Kriol

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