Browse African Slang

ብረት ሥራ/ብረት ሥራ (Iron sera) - metalwork

آيرونيكلي - Ironically

ኢሬቻ/ኢሬቻ (Irreecha) - Oromo thanksgiving

Système irrigation (Irrigation system)

Irrigation goutte à goutte (Drip irrigation)

Système d'arrosage moderne (Modern irrigation)

Expert at watering crops

Installs irrigation

أنظمة الري (Irrigation systems)

A term from Yoruba that refers to a cultural concept, object, or action. It is commonly used in everyday speech within c...

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

Cette Madagascar / This Madagascar

Religious person embracing technology

Mensonge (Lie)

See each other

Stand together/solidarity

A conversational filler showing interest or mild surprise, equivalent to "Oh, really?" or "Is that so?" It's often used ...

Cooperation (Somali)

Phrase to say something doesn't look right or isn't convincing.

Self-satisfaction

Beautifying oneself (Somali)

Get along/agree

Isabukuru (Anniversary)

Isabukuru nziza (Happy birthday)

Isabukuru y'amavuka (Birthday)

Isabukuru y'ubukwe (Wedding anniversary)

Isabukuru y'umuryango (Family anniversary)

Isafuriya (Saucepan)

Isahani (Plate)

Isake rimwe ntirishimisha umwana (One grain of corn doesn't satisfy a child - small efforts aren't enough)

Parc Isalo / Isalo park

Isanduku y'imigabane (Savings cooperative)

Isangoma is an African slang expression that may have different meanings depending on the context.

Isano (Relationship)

New hospital

Shoe / sneakers.

Isezerano (Promise/covenant)

Beat / heavy rhythm.

The big intersection

Isgubhu is a South African slang term that initially meant music drums or a bassline before it later referred to all dan...

Aibu! (Shame!)

Isha/wakati wa usiku (Night prayer time)

Rumor

Drought signs

Clan signs

Ishavu (Jealousy)

Means 'Look!' or 'Check this out!' in Libyan dialect. It's an imperative to draw attention, from Standard Arabic 'ushbuḥ...

Means “okay” or “alright.” Very common casual response to show agreement or that you understand.

Ishimwe (Praise/thanks)

Ishingiro (Foundation)