Browse African Slang

Mpankasitraka / Fan (Fan / Supporter)

Mpapai/mti wa papai (Papaya tree)

Good papaya

Douleur, souffrance (Pain, suffering)

Douleur, souffrance (Pain, suffering)

Problème de la famille (Family problem)

Et, aussi (And, also)

Blanc (White)

Mpendwa/mpenzi (Beloved/lover)

Vraiment, réellement (Really, truly)

Mtu wa moyo (Heart person)

Evil spirit

Alma, espírito (Soul, spirit)

Artesão tradicional em madeira (Traditional wood craftsman)

Hiena (Hyena)

Mpho ya pula (Rain gift)

Meroho e omisitsoeng / Dried vegetables

Mensageiro espiritual (Spiritual messenger)

Chichewa slang for 'my buddy' or close friend. It's an affectionate term between pals, similar to 'homie.'

Being broke or having no money (literally “dry”). Usage: Awa c’est mpiaka – no mozo na poche (I’m totally broke – no mon...

Someone without money, a broke person. Usage: Aboya kozwa taxi, aza mpiakeur solo le gars wana (He refused to take a tax...

Celui qui frappe (One who strikes)

Interdiction (Prohibition) - Lingala

Ombiasy / Healer

Sephoqo / Motho ea senyang batho (Snitch / Person who betrays)

Friend or pal (like “chommie”).

Froid (Cold)

Froid (Cold)

Palm grubs

Mpira/mchezo (Football/game)

Football/Ballon (Football/Ball)

Traditional ball

Football

Cuisinier (Cook)

Olon-tsy manambady / Irery (Single / Alone)

Why/for what

Soir (Evening) - Lingala

Doux/Calme (Gentle/Calm)

Black nightshade

Very attractive girls; “hot babes.”

Besoin, envie (Need, desire) - Lingala

Souris, peureux (Mouse, scared)

Mpumbavu/mtu asiye na akili (Stupid/person without intelligence)

Europe (Europe) - terme diaspora

Mpwa/mtoto wa ndugu (Nephew/niece)

Neveu/Nièce (Nephew/Niece)

Whistle

Nouveau (New) - Swahili

Coffee shops

مقاهوي كالتشر - ثقافة المقاهي (café culture)