African Slang Words Starting With "L"

Éclairage public (Street light)

Lampe (Lamp)

Yeelen fɛn, lumière chose (Light thing, lamp)

Relâmpagu (Relâmpago) (Lightning)

Lamusa-yõoda (Peace seeker - mediator)

Jeter (Throw)

Fronde (Slingshot)

Whistleblower

Funny term for gossip or chitchat (from “launch” ironically, like launching a convo). Usage: They sat for hours in lanch...

Vende merenda (Vender merenda) (Snack bar)

To arrive or succeed (To make it)

أرض مباركة (Blessed land)

Dreams of buying land

متصل بالأرض (Land connected)

Land guard wahala - Land dispute thugs

Illegal land protectors (Land thugs)

Land litigation - Property disputes

Amante verdadero de la tierra (True land lover)

Namibia's motto (Country description)

Sierra Leone meaning (Land of iron)

Namibia nickname (Country title)

Property issue | Eiendom kwessie

Grond hervorming (Land redistribution)

Land title (Property ownership)

Receive

Ateri (Landing)

Entry webpage (Entry webpage)

የቤት ስልክ/የቤት ስልክ (Yebet silk) - landline

Property owner (Property owner)

Sahib beit (House owner)

Landlord (Property owner)

Umnikati wendlu (House owner)

Property owner (House owner)

Property owners group (Owners union)

Issues met landlord (Issues with landlord)

لاندلورد إيشوز - مشاكل المالك (landlord issues)

Mafia de propietarios (Landlord mafia)

Negotiates with landlord

Owner problems/Rent issues (Landlord troubles)

Os ona trɔbul → House owner trouble

Picha ya mandhari (Landscape)

مناظر غنية (Rich landscape)

Grɔn fɔl → Ground fall

Sun / bright vibe.

Literally 'jealous tongue,' referring to trash talk or bad-mouthing due to jealousy. If someone is spreading rumors beca...

Orana / Langouste

Langouste grillée (Grilled lobster)

Beach town (Coastal village)

Langua (To speak/talk)

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