Browse African Slang

Hopscotch

Married

Sauce/broth

Brand

Time/once

One time/once

God has willed it; expressing admiration

Alright, okay, agreed.

Impossible

Mosque

Face mask

Massage

Audio mastering

Rain

Dating match

From Arabic “don’t be afraid,” used like “no worries” or “chill.”. Usage: Matkhafch, we’ll find your lost keys eventuall...

Don't be afraid

“Don’t walk (over me)” meaning don’t take advantage or don’t cross the line.

Waves

Wave/heatwave

Prophet's birthday

مازال/ليس بعد. (EN: Not yet/still.)

I'm still

Mason

معلُيش' = لا بأس/ما مشكل. (EN: No problem/it’s okay.)

Means “we’re out” or “we left,” said when you depart (from Arabic *mashina*).

Meeting

Key

Mortar and pestle

Bored

Internet meme

Beggar

Loom

Honors/distinction

Menu/meal deal

Sea

Sick/unwell

Phrase meaning “she’s acting pitiful to get sympathy” (tberrah = to beg). Usage: Don’t fall for her tears, meskina tberr...

From Arabic “miskeen” (poor thing), used to pity someone.

Voice message

Tired

Most effective strategy

Excited

Meter

Subway/metro

Happy/cheerful

Maghrebi people

Sunset

Stuffed flatbread

Fed up