Browse African Slang

Lesser than (Less than)

Lesson (Lesson)

درس مستفاد (Lesson learned)

Mpango wa somo (Lesson plan)

Let him continue

Let me (Permit me)

Let them shine,"Quiet bro, let her cook.

A Liberian proverb advising that love should be gentle and gradual (like a light rain) but ultimately deep and overwhelm...

Time to leave (Let's go)

“Bring” but used imperatively in slang to demand something.

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

Letamo (Dam/Pool)

Letata (Reedbuck)

Leteisi (German print dress)

Letlalo (Skin)

Letlapa (Lazy person)

Letlhafula (Spring)

Letlhaka (Reed)

Letlhakane (Diamond town)

Letlhakeng (Desert gateway)

Letlhaketlhake (Island)

Letlhalerwa (Wild dog)

Letsatsi (Day/Sun)

Ho chesa ha letsatsi / Sun hot (The sun is hot)

Mosebetsi oa kopano / Tshimo ea sechaba (Group work / Community field)

Letsholo (Campaign/Hunt)

Letshololo (Laughter)

Letsogo (Arm/Hand)

Letswele (Pangolin)

ደብዳቤ/ደብዳቤ (Debdabe) - letter

Cover letter

Ho utlwa haholo / To utlwa a lot

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

Slang for tripping someone using your leg (“sweep kick”). Usage: Na match, autaki kozua mbongo na leveur double patte – ...

Sair da cama (To get up)

Aprovar / concordar (Approve / agree)

Beneficiar-se (To benefit)

Literally 'slow-slow.' The national motto and slang for the easygoing, relaxed Santomean lifestyle. To do something leve...

Kiwango/daraja (Level/grade)

ليفل (Level)

First year student (Freshman)

Final year student (Senior)

Stage passed

مستوى مكتمل (Level complete)

Situation has improved or changed (often financially).

Fair conditions (Equal chance)

ليفل أنلوك - فتح مستوى (level unlock)

Improve/Advance (Level up)

Monter niveau (Level up)

Level up (Improve status)