African Slang Words Starting With "O"

Remembering (Memorial)

Working (Laboring)

Trading/Bartering (Exchange)

Eating (Consuming)

Eating together (Sharing meal)

Making peace (Reconciliation)

Helping each other (Mutual aid)

Drinking (Imbibing)

Resting (Relaxing)

Sacred fire (Herero tradition)

Hot weather (Heat)

Looking/Watching (Observing)

Greeting ritual (Welcome custom)

Waking up (Rising)

Thanking (Appreciation)

Giving ceremony (Presentation ritual)

Walking/Going (Moving)

Singing (Vocalizing)

Past lover (Former partner)

Classic music (Vintage sounds)

Ou tyd waardes (Old time values)

Classic preferences (Vintage taste)

Traditional belief (Folk wisdom)

Female initiation (Girls ceremony)

Windhoek area (Neighborhood)

Sour milk (Cultured milk)

Legs/Feet (Lower limbs)

Mopane worms (Edible caterpillars)

Pearl millet (Staple crop)

Riddles (Puzzles)

Eastern region (Province)

Gratitude (Thanks)

Marble game (Stone play)

Traditional beads (Ornaments)

Wild spinach (Leafy vegetable)

Hymns/Songs (Religious music)

Wild mushrooms (Termite mushrooms)

Literally 'clap hands,' used to congratulate or show praise (like saying 'kudos'). Often accompanied by an actual clappi...

Our strength (Our power)

Beans (Legumes)

Sweet potatoes (Root crop)

Rainy season (Wet period)

Forgiveness (Pardon)

Hands/Arms (Upper limbs)

Melons (Fruit crop)

Market place (Trading spot)

Calabashes (Container plants)

Protection charms (Amulets)

Blue color (Sky)

Traditional skirt (Lower garment)