African Slang Words Starting With "A"

Bi sur'a (As soon as possible)

Kabir/muhim (Great/important - Dinka)

Iqa'a afriqi (African rhythm)

Ba'ad hafla (After celebration)

Majmu'at umur (Age group)

Ittifaq (Deal)

Kweis/tamam (Good/fine - Zande)

In some South Sudanese communities, slang verb meaning 'to slap'

Mit'akkid tamam (Sure/definitely)

Akil min hina (Local food)

Means 'leave it' or 'stop it' in Juba Arabic. An extremely common command in daily conversations

Nizam computer (Computer system)

Amen (Amen)

Ana ma ba'arif (I don't know)

Tahlil (Analysis)

Ghadban/za'lan (Mad)

Shukran (Thank you - Dinka influence)

Khamr qawi (Strong alcohol)

Ana bahib (I'm in love)

Juba Arabic for 'I like it/I love you.' From Arabic 'ushku' (to like)

Akil taqil (Heavy porridge food)

Shurta/haras (Police/guard)

Wajib madrasa (School homework)

Subuh (Morning - Swahili)

Mahalla Atlabara (Atlabara neighborhood)

Atfaal sughar (Small children)