Browse African Slang

Plus tard (Later)

Plus tard (Later)

They are coming (They're coming)

One; single.

“Sorry” or “excuse me” (literally “forgive me”). Used to apologize or get someone’s attention.

جيد، حسن (Good, well - Soninke)

Salut respectueux (Respectful greeting)

Travail (Work)

From English 'boss,' used as slang to address someone in a friendly manner, like 'mate'

From English “boss,” used as slang to address someone in a friendly manner, like “mate.”

Good/fine (Somali) - positive response

Somali slang for pasta, reflecting the Italian influence. Refers to the pasta dish with tomato sauce that’s a staple in ...

Salutation bariba (Bariba greeting)

Baax na lool (It's very good/okay)

Suma baay (My father)

Father's high expectations

Door

Famous Algiers neighborhood

باب منصور - البوابة الشهيرة (famous gate)

Baba wa Kizaramo (Zaramo father)

Père (Father)

بابا الغالي - الأب العزيز (dear father)

Grand-père (Grandfather)

Beau-père (Father-in-law)

Père/Mère (Father/Mother)

A Babalaas is a common slang term used in various African regions.

Hangover (from Zulu ibhabhalazi).

Prêtre traditionnel (Traditional priest)

A hangover (feeling after heavy drinking).

Estar apaixonado, derreter-se (To be in love, to melt)

A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

A bad hangover (originating from Zulu *ibhabhalazi*).

بيب - Babe

Mpenzi/baby (Lover/baby)

Babe (Babe)

A hangover from alcohol. Commonly used across Namibia and South Africa (spelled babalas in SA)

A **hangover** (from Zulu *ibhabhalazi*).

Babenda (Leafy vegetable soup)

Exclamation de surprise (Expression of surprise)

Affaire facile (Easy matter)

Rapidement, vite fait (Quickly)

A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

بابور = باخرة، ويقال مجازاً عن 'الهـِربة للبحر/الحرقـة'. (EN: Ship; slang for irregular sea migration.)

Traditional slippers

بابوش شيك - بلغة أنيقة (elegant slippers)

Babouches (Traditional slippers)

Chamomile

Boat; ship

Babtou (White - from toubab)

Babu/mzee mkuu (Grandfather)