Browse African Slang

Marchandises (Goods)

Feuilles amères (Bitter leaves)

Poulet (Chicken)

Antilope (Antelope)

Aerobics/mazoezi ya kupumua (Aerobics/breathing exercise)

አይሮፕላን/አይሮፕላን (Aeroplan) - airplane

Corrupción en aeropuerto (Airport corruption)

Visual style/Vibe (Artistic style)

Estética / visual (Aesthetic / visual)

Sentido estético refinado (Refined aesthetic sense)

Afar language

Arabic language

French language

Somali language

Divination (Divination)

Soupe traditionnelle (Traditional soup)

Petit ami en Fang (Boyfriend in Fang)

Four (Somali) - also ethnic group name

ዓፋር ቢትስ - ቅርጺ ዓፋር (Afar beats)

Slang for someone who is unlucky or always in a mess (literally “plug” meaning dead battery). Usage: That guy is afel in...

አፈር/አቧራ (Dirt/worthless)

Relation d'intérêt (Relationship of interest)

Affaire conclue (Deal done)

C'est compliqué (It's complicated)

Affaire-là (That matter/thing)

Problèmes familiaux (Family matters)

Affection (Affection)

Fanamafisana / Affirmations

Sueño de vivienda asequible (Affordable housing dream)

Maison (House)

Where

Melhorar / ajustar (To improve / adjust)

Afindrafindrao / Traditional dance

Afindrafindrao ankehitriny / Modern afindrafindrao

Afisa/mfanyakazi wa serikali (Officer/government worker)

Executive officer

Nulle part (Nowhere)

Literally 'he/she has something small,' meaning the person has some money or is 'balling'. It implies having cash to spe...

Literally 'he/she has salt,' meaning the person is flossing or showing off. Salt in this context implies flavor/style

Sel local (Local salt)

Watch your mouth

Open wide/big bite

Escargots géants (Giant snails)

Afra ji noppi na (The grilled meat is ready)

A popular saying reflecting the idea that life in Africa (or South Africa) can be tough and one must be resilient. "Not ...

Constructor del futuro africano (African future builder)

Corazón africano latiendo (Beating African heart)

Identidad africana fuerte (Strong African identity)

Integración africana lenta (Slow African integration)

أفريكان برايد - فخر أفريقي (African pride)