Browse African Slang

Thank God It's Friday (Friday celebration)

Mention in post (Include me)

Altyd restaurant kos koop (Always buying restaurant food)

Restaurant food to go (Food delivery)

Temporary separation (Pause)

Choosing support (Picking team)

Thank you (Gratitude)

Thanks together (Group thanks)

Thank you Kwangali (Big thanks)

Father; older man (respectful address)" ("Oshiwambo (Namlish)")

Grandfather (Elder male)

Sukkel met publieke vervoer (Struggle with public transport)

Skinder tyd by werk (Gossip time at work)

Club identity (Fan uniform)

Sneakers or athletic shoes

Send message (Write me)

Beach area (Waterfront)

Rural home area (Rural hometown)

Personal anthem (Life tune)

Meisie wat tweede handse klere koop (Girl who buys second-hand clothes)

Always together (All situations)

Pre-weekend feeling (Almost Friday)

Popular beach spot (Beach location)

Receipt / slip (Purchase receipt)

Oku kwata omukalo / keep quiet (Keep quiet)

Unity period (Family hours)

Ontaku yomashini / traditional beer (Traditional alcoholic drink)

Omulumenhu omukulupe / omukulunhu (Older man / uncle)

Strict caring (Hard affection)

Informal settlement area (often formerly segregated area)" ("Namlish/SA English")

Local jazz fusion (Urban jazz)

Extreme practice (Intense preparation)

Travel difficulties (Commute problems)

Competitive taunting (Game insults)

Cautious faith (Careful belief)

Village area (Rural zone)

Mining town (Copper town)

Okatana (Small shop)

We love you (Affection)

Increase volume (Make louder)

Tutorial class / extra lessons (Tutorial class)

Getting married (Wedding)

Exclamation of excitement or surprise" ("Namlish slang")