What does Liggéey du yàqu (work doesn't destroy) mean?

Hard work builds character For example: "Liggéey bi dina la jàppale (Work will help you)"

Where does the slang word Liggéey du yàqu (work doesn't destroy) come from?

Liggéey du yàqu (work doesn't destroy) is a slang term from Gambia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Gambia and across Africa.

Liggéey du yàqu (work doesn't destroy)

🇬🇲 Gambia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Liggéey du yàqu (work doesn't destroy) definition 1

Hard work builds character

"Liggéey bi dina la jàppale (Work will help you)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇲 Gambia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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