Browse African Slang

Elders' wisdom (Traditional saying)

Classic/vintage

Old school (Traditional/classic)

Ancienne école (Old school)

روعة المدرسة القديمة (Old school cool)

Old school respect - Traditional values

Traditional vs modern (Classic vs contemporary)

Classic preferences (Vintage taste)

Old talk (Ancient wisdom)

Traditional belief (Folk wisdom)

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)

Desconfiar (Be suspicious)

Relembrar passado (Look back)

“How are you?”

Olmeca (Tequila)

Kijana kwa Kimaasai (Young man in Maasai)

Mzee wa Maasai (Maasai elder)

Ngakhale / Koma (Even if / but)

Olá em lomwe (Hello in Lomwe)

Olon-dehibe / Adult

أولتراس - Ultras

Female initiation (Girls ceremony)

Lugha ya Waluhya (Luhya language)

Amizade profunda (Deep friendship)

Windhoek area (Neighborhood)

ኦሎምፒክ/ኦሎምፒክ (Olympic) - Olympics

Perseguidor de sueño olímpico (Olympic dream chaser)

Esperanza olímpica ardiendo (Burning Olympic hope)

Jeux mondiaux (Olympic games)

(Yoruba, lit. 'my beloved') A term of endearment meaning 'my love.' Common in Yoruba songs and poetry, it conveys deep a...

Personne riche (Rich person)

Personne honnête (Honest person)

Seigneur/Dieu (Lord/God)

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)