Browse African Slang

كلام في كلام (Empty talk)

Kalama (Hot - Dioula)

My pen

Lakɔli, kalanden kɛli (School, becoming educated)

Kalan kɛ kan, langue étude (Study language, language of instruction)

Kalan kɛlen, lettré (Educated one, literate)

Kalan kuntigi, maître (Study master, teacher)

Money (borrowing from *“colour”* of currency or *“kalawo”*). Also **pesa** is standard Swahili for money.

Bolo kalaw siri, ongles mettre (Nail put, manicure)

Almond dessert

Caldo de amendoim (Peanut stew)

Okay. Often used multiple times “kale kale” meaning “alright, no problem.”

Confusão / problema (Confusion / problem)

Calendrier (Calendar)

Love/affection

Nzuri sana (Very good / cool)

Piano à pouces (Thumb piano)

Only/just

Word

Calmo (Calm)

Mchezo wa kupiga kelele (Noise making game)

Calor (Heat)

Calça rasgada (Ripped pants)

Confidence/trust

God (Supreme being)

God receive you (Blessing)

Fish (Somali)

Fishing boat

Popular fruit drink (Local juice brand)

Vote kɛ, voter (Do vote, to vote)

كام ده؟ - How much is this?

What time? (Arabic)

كام؟ - How many/much?

Means 'apparently' or 'supposedly,' used when you're doubtful or sarcastically quoting what was said

Kama kawaida/kama desturi (As usual/as custom)

كمان شوية - In a bit

Denmisɛnya, jeunesse (Youth-ness, being young)

كمان - Also/Too

Ziyada/tani (Also/more)

Celui qui n'a rien, pauvre (One who has nothing, poor)

Traditional wrestling (Fighting sport)

Prendre la route (Take the road)

Development committee

Amigo / camarada (Friend / comrade)

Samaki mkubwa (Big fish)

Amigo di konfiansa (Trusted friend/homie)

Amigo do bairro (Neighborhood friend)

Kambare/mtu mkali (Lobster/strong person)

Mama wa kambo (Stepmother)

Kamboinse (Harvest dance)