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An African term starting with the prefix 'ka', which commonly indicates a noun class in Bantu languages. The root 'lorus...

Intensified emotion - aad u kalsoon

Intensified emotion - darajada ugu kalsoon

Intensified emotion - xad dhaaf kalsoon

Full confidence

Small bribe or tip.

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

Dança de iniciação (Initiation dance)

Transporte público (Public transport)

City council askari/inspector.

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

Quarantine (checkpoint)

Trouble or messy situation.

Small child or petite lady.

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

Big warehouse

Alone place (quiet spot)

An African term starting with the prefix 'ke', which commonly indicates a noun class in Bantu languages. The root 'lino'...

An African term starting with the prefix 'ke', which commonly indicates a noun class in Bantu languages. The root 'pobew...

That's it, finished

Khat market

A little amount.

Refers to big slum; used metaphorically for chaos.

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

An African term starting with the prefix 'ki', which commonly indicates a noun class in Bantu languages. The root 'bubup...

Tête (Head)

Stirred up emotions, excitement

An African term starting with the prefix 'ki', which commonly indicates a noun class in Bantu languages. The root 'felat...

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

Líder espiritual supremo (Supreme spiritual leader)

Aldeia cerimonial (Ceremonial village)

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

Realeza africana (African royalty)

Return trip fare.

Already finished or done.

Big heavy book

Pedra sagrada (Sacred stone)

An African term starting with the prefix 'ki', which commonly indicates a noun class in Bantu languages. The root 'tuqiq...

Tabu tradicional (Traditional taboo)

An African term starting with the prefix 'ki', which commonly indicates a noun class in Bantu languages. The root 'yatoz...

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

Broken tea cup

Small hill or outcrop.

Climb up

Electricity compound

Estilo de vida kuduro (Kuduro lifestyle)

Panic or get scared.

Sit down or relax.

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

Kujifurahisha (To have a good time)