African Slang Words Starting With "G"

Ɛmti land → Empty land

Grins (Tea gathering)

Griot (Traditional musician/storyteller)

Maroƙi (Praise singer)

حكواتي عصري (Modern griot)

Modern griot

Bi jeli, kɔrɔ ni kura ɲagaminen (Modern griot, old and new mixed)

Griot moderne (Modern griot)

Jeliw, tariku lakanabagaw (Griots, history keepers)

Griots yi tambali nañu (The griots have started)

مغنية تقليدية نجمة (Star traditional singer)

Fried pastry

Doensa di friu (Doença de frio) (Flu/cold)

Danse populaire (Popular dance)

Très avare (Penny pincher)

Gris (Grey)

Basi, yɛlɛmani fɛn (Amulet, protection thing)

Gri-gri (Traditional protection)

Gris-gris (Amulet/charm)

Amulette protectrice

Falá altu (Falar alto) (Shout/yell)

Gritar (Shout)

Falar alto (To shout)

Griye sou dife (Grilled)

Lamer move (Rough sea)

Groceries (Food items)

ڭروسري ران - جولة البقالة (grocery run)

ግሮሰሪ/ግሮሰሪ (Grocery) - grocery store

Aguardenti lokal (Aguardente local) (Local spirits)

Bebida forti lokal (Bebida forte local) (Strong local drink)

Murmurer mécontentement (Grumble)

O hloekile / Clean

Personal care (Grooming)

Kutilungisa (Fixing yourself)

Groom's friends/Male support (Groom's team)

Groom's friends (Groom's friends)

Groot man (Big man/Boss)

Hospital excellence | Hospitaal uitnemendheid

Northern gateway (Regional hub)

Grootman (Big man/Respected person)

Ntate / Monna e moholo (Father / Big man)

Big brother/respected man (Elder/boss)

Older respected guy / mentor.

Aura of seasoned authority.

Ho ja monate (To enjoy)

Rawar zamani (Modern dance)

Mdundo wa densi (Dance rhythm)

Indawo yokuzijabulisa (A place to enjoy yourself)

Enjoy/vibe (Groove/enjoy)

Ukuya epathini / Ukujabula (Going to party / Having fun)