African Slang Words Starting With "A"

Uburyo bwo guhuza (Adapter pattern)

Give extra/Bonus (Add more)

Ongeza kwa kikapu (Add to cart)

Select for purchase (Shopping selection)

Add-me (Extra/bonus)

“New dress,” used when someone suddenly acts brand new or different (like they got fancy overnight). Usage: Now that he ...

አዲስ ቫይብ/የአዲስ ስሜት (Addis vibe)

Bill/check

ኣደ - ኣደ (Mother)

Six

ኣደ/እናት (Mother - Tigrinya)

አደባባይ/አደባባይ (Square/plaza)

Célébration (Celebration)

“Uncle/Auntie.” Used not only for actual relatives but to respectfully address older men (adeer) and older women (eedo).

Aden? (Why?) - Question of frustration

It will be well (It shall be well)

I am; I'm doing something.

Destruction penalties

Call to prayer

Adhba (Fresh water)

Adhuhuri/wakati wa kati (Noon/middle time)

ዓዲ - ዓዲ፣ ሃገር (Village/Country)

Aadi/basit (Normal/simple)

Short form of “address” meaning to mention or talk about.

Antis di ora (Antes da hora) (Early)

Adidas brand

Adili/uongozi wa haki (Justice/righteous leadership)

Traditional symbols (Cultural symbols)

Adinkra symbol - Traditional symbols/wisdom

Traditional signs/Cultural marks (Akan symbols)

Tie-dye fabric (Tie-dye fabric)

Pratique mystique (Mystical practice)

Boisson de gingembre (Ginger drink)

Éléphant (Elephant)

Ethnie lagunaire (Lagoon ethnic group)

Justice

አድማስ/አድማስ (Admas)

Admin (Group administrator)

أدمن - Admin

Umuyobozi wa group (Group leader)

Jengo la utawala (Administration block)

Admin ku group (Group administrator)

Gestion locale (Local administration)

Admiration (Admiration)

Hospital entry

Adolescent (Teenager)

Jovem (Jovem) (Teenager)

Tempu di jovem (Tempo de jovem) (Adolescence)

Adolescente (Teenager)

Adom wura (Grace owner) - Blessed person