Browse African Slang

Personne honnête (Honest person)

Seigneur/Dieu (Lord/God)

A term from Kikuyu that refers to a cultural concept, object, or action. It is commonly used in everyday speech within c...

Sour milk (Cultured milk)

A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

Legs/Feet (Lower limbs)

Mopane worms (Edible caterpillars)

Pearl millet (Staple crop)

Riddles (Puzzles)

Eastern region (Province)

Gratitude (Thanks)

Marble game (Stone play)

A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

Traditional beads (Ornaments)

Wild spinach (Leafy vegetable)

Hymns/Songs (Religious music)

A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

Wild mushrooms (Termite mushrooms)

Clap (as praise); literally “hands” – used to congratulate" ("Oshiwambo via Namlish")

Our strength (Our power)

A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

Beans (Legumes)

Sweet potatoes (Root crop)

Rainy season (Wet period)

(Igbo, slang) Meaning 'beautiful' or 'beautiful one.' Often used to flatter a woman, similar to calling someone gorgeous...

Forgiveness (Pardon)

You know

Hands/Arms (Upper limbs)

A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

Melons (Fruit crop)

Market place (Trading spot)

Calabashes (Container plants)

Protection charms (Amulets)

A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

Residência real / palácio tradicional (Royal residence / traditional palace)

Traditional skirt (Lower garment)

Wind (Air movement)

Holy spirit (Divine spirit)

Cold wind (Chill breeze)

Bible (Holy book)

Traditional spinach (Wild spinach)

Traditional Oshiwambo dance (Cultural dance)

Birth ceremony (Baby ritual)

Airplane (Aircraft)

Dégradé de couleur (Color gradient)

Ombre cherchée (Shade sought)