Browse African Slang

Arm bangles (Arm decoration)

Story/Tale (Narrative)

Traditional sandals (Foot wear)

Poetry/Praise (Verse)

Resting place (Stop point)

Running races (Speed competition)

Drama/Play (Performance)

Thick porridge (Millet porridge)

Traditional stool (Seat)

Red color (Crimson)

Sweet Oshiwambo (Beautiful language)

Purple color (Royal)

Dew (Morning moisture)

Desert (Dry land)

Traditional knife (Blade)

Maneno ya Maasai (Maasai words)

Don’t jump to conclusions (don’t assume about me)" ("Setswana-English slang")

Don’t worry (no need for concern) (Origin: Setswana-English mix)

Pessoa importante / chefe (Important person / chief)

Hospital (Hospital)

Hospitalidade (Hospitality)

Jeu d'os (Knucklebones)

Teacher / master (used respectfully).

أستاذ - أستاذ (Professor - sir)

Exibição de riqueza (Display of wealth)

Entertainment district (Party area)

Otaku (Anime fan)

You are missed (Longing)

Triangle town (Small town)

Cerveja tradicional (Traditional beer)

A typical South African greeting question that literally asks "Aside from that, are you well?" It often comes after init...

Television (TV)

Great Herero (Major language)

Musical bow (String instrument)

Ankle rings (Foot decoration)

Grey color (Ash)

Herero heartland (Cultural area)

Brown color (Earth)

Central town (Cheetah capital)

Red ochre (Traditional cosmetic)

Fire place (Hearth)

Otlhe (All/Everyone)

أتوبيس - Bus

Otse (Village)

We are one (Unity)

Pessoa ingênua (Naive person)

Voiture en Baoulé (Car in Baoulé)

One’s mother (literally “old lady”). (Origin: Tsotsitaal/Afrikaans)

Ouaga (Ouagadougou - capital)

Oui (Yes)