Browse African Slang

نايت شيفت - نوبة ليلية (night shift)

Out every night

Trabajo de turno nocturno (Night shift hustle)

Dark hours/Late (Night)

Thapelo ea bosiu / Night prayer

نزهة ليلية (Night walk)

Scandale de boîte de nuit (Nightclub scandal)

Nightcap (Before bed drink)

Eu te amo em Emakhuwa (I love you in Emakhuwa)

Nijoro (At night)

F*ck (verb, vulgar)

Give (give them something).

Islamic wedding ceremony

Nike brand

Niki? (What?)

Comes from *“nix”* (nothing) – means “nothing” or “no” emphatically.

Niko bimeze (That's how it is) - Bujumbura style

“I’m fresh,” meaning I’m doing good.

I’m great or I’m on top form (literally “I’m up”).

“I’m fine/alright.” Often said as response to greetings.

Ni mbaya (It's bad)

Nim (Neem tree)

We're from Nima (Nima residents)

Nimechoka (I'm tired/bored)

Sijaeleweka (I'm confused)

Nimekasirika (I'm angry)

Nimechoka (I'm tired)

Nina furaha (I'm happy)

Nataka sana (I really want)

Sitaki (I refuse)

(Swahili slang) Literally 'I have died for you.' It means 'I'm crazy in love with you' or 'I've fallen hard for you.' Of...

Nimestaajabu (I'm surprised)

Nimeelewa (I understand)

Nimehuzunika (I'm hurt)

Nimugoroba (In the evening)

Nimurya neza (Eat well)

A man who was begged (Somali)

Nin-koeega (Long eye/greedy)

I have

Ninde? (Who?)

Quoi (What) - Lingala

Shida ni nini? (What's wrong?)

Close male friend (affectionate).

Lait de vache frais (Fresh cow milk)

Wolof expression meaning “we are together.” Similar in sentiment to on est ensemble, used to show solidarity or agreemen...

Argent, fric (Money, cash)

Vinho de palmeira (Palm wine)

Nipa bɔne (Bad person) - Evil or wicked person

Détruire (To destroy)

Hami, seremɛ (Joy, happiness)