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

Weh (Expression of surprise)

This one/This (This)

Wei deɛ (As for this one) - Emphasis on something specific

Vyuma (Weights)

Weights (Weight training)

Weights (Gym equipment)

Where are you going? (Arabic)

Strange

Kuzikhukhumeza ngendlela lengakajwayeleki (Strange showing off)

Strange person

An African term starting with the prefix 'we', which commonly indicates a noun class in Bantu languages. The root 'jaqol...

Greetings/Reception (Welcome)

እንኳን ደህና መጣህ/እንኳን ደህና መጣህ (Enkuan dehna metah) - welcome home

Fête de bienvenue (Welcome party)

Espíritu cálido de bienvenida (Warm welcome spirit)

أهلاً بالأجواء (Welcome vibes)

Boy or son, used commonly in addressing young males.

Cousin

ولد عمي (Cousin - male)

ولد بلاد (Compatriot / local)

Literally “son of the country,” meaning a true local or patriot.

Your son (mild curse)

ብየዳ/ብየዳ (Biyeda) - welder

Wele-Nzas creciendo (Wele-Nzas growing)

ወለዶ/ልጅ (Child - Tigrinya)

Kikundi cha ustawi (Welfare group)

Moreover/furthermore

Good

حفر الآبار (Well drilling)

Bien-être (Wellness)

Wellness (Wellness)

Application bien-être locale (Local wellness app)

Conciencia de bienestar creciendo (Growing wellness awareness)

Centre bien-être (Wellness center)

Creador de centro de bienestar (Wellness center creator)

Sueño de centro de bienestar (Wellness center dream)

Centre bien-être haut de gamme (Premium wellness center)

Kuhlola imphilo (Checking health)

Certified wellness coach (Certified wellness coach)

ويلنيس جورني - رحلة العافية (wellness journey)

I-package yekuphila kahle (Wellness package)

Poverty wellness

Uhlelo lwekuphila kahle (Living well program)

Coordinates wellness programs

Promotor activo de bienestar (Active wellness promoter)

خلوة صحية - Wellness retreat

Iniciador de revolución de bienestar (Wellness revolution starter)

اتجاه العافية (Wellness trend)

Ou wat altyd gesond leef (Person who always lives healthy)