African Slang Words Starting With "L"

Amoureux/amoureuse (Lover)

Dɔn te → Since

Plɛnti tɛm don pas → Plenty time has passed

Tu mɔch lɔv kwik kwik → Too much love quickly

Lɔya kin tif → Lawyers steal

Pɔsin we no lɔ → Person who knows law

Belle-fille (Daughter-in-law)

Mon épouse (My wife)

Klas → Class

dhaaf with directional/prepositional modifier (Somali) - compound verb form

Shocked, taken by surprise

Health lab

Lab place (science area)

Local de experiências (Laboratory)

Much dollar money

Lala (Sleep)

Laptop (Computer)

Lava-jato (Car wash)

Startup enxuta (Lean startup)

To leave gist (Action phrase)

Lecturer (University teacher)

Zvakasara (Remaining food)

Herança deixada (Legacy left)

Tecido decorativo (Scarf)

Machucado esportivo (Sports injury)

Library place

Afastamento autorizado (Authorized leave)

Good vibes or fun times.

Aprendizado contínuo (Continuous learning)

Mararamiro (Way of living)

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Kubatana kutakurwa (Ride sharing)

Curtir e inscrever (Like and subscribe)

Lista de convidados (Guest list)

Yakaipa (It's great/amazing)

Falta direta (Direct free kick)

Dote tradicional (Traditional dowry)

Kumalocation (In the townships)

Quebra-molas (Speed bump)

Cheio de pessoas (Crowded)

Love/affection

Walking distance

Chikafu chemasikati (Midday meal)

Iluminação (Lighting)

Instrumento de escrita (Pencil)