Browse African Slang

Okay/Alright (OK)

Friend/Guy (Buddy)

Turn off light (Switch off)

Desk job/White collar (Corporate job)

I see/Understanding (Oh yeah)

Okay then; alright (often used to conclude)

Woman/Lady (Woman/Female)

Elders/Seniors (Elderly)

Elders' wisdom (Traditional saying)

Mother/Elderly woman (Mom/Elder woman)

Affectionate term for one's mother (old ma) or father (old pa). Used even if they're middle-aged.

Mom/Dad (or any older woman/man

Father/Elderly man (Dad/Elder)

Liberian twist: meaning to be in a difficult situation. If someone says 'I'm on the cutting edge,' they mean they're in ...

Turn on light (Switch on)

In addition to; besides

Future time/Eventually (Someday)

Single chance (One life)

One at a time; individually

Frank discussion (Direct conversation)

Fellow Liberians (Our people)

Our area/Community (Our neighborhood)

Traditional method (Our custom)

Stubbornness/Independence (Own way)