Browse African Slang

Fantasma (Ghost)

Jogo de esconde-esconde (Hide and seek)

Festival de música e dança tradicional (Traditional music and dance festival)

Vent sec (Dry wind)

Crédito informal entre comerciantes (Informal credit between traders)

Tambor pequeno (Small drum)

Anel tradicional (Traditional ring)

Instrumento musical tradicional Tsonga (Traditional Tsonga musical instrument)

Loja informal, banca (Informal shop, stall)

Problema em changana (Problem in Changana)

Respeito profundo em Tsonga (Deep respect in Tsonga)

Harpa tradicional (Traditional harp)

Franc CFA (CFA franc)

Xòmɛ̀ (Ventre/Stomach)

Comprar (To buy - slang)

Mentiroso (Liar)

A bit scared

نجوم (Stars)

Chorar muito (Cry a lot)

Extension urbaine (Urban expansion)

Rapidement (Quickly)

Transfert rapide (Quick transfer)

Femme en langue locale (Woman in local language)

Très grand (Extra large)

Extraordinaire (Extraordinary)

Chuva grande (Heavy rain)

Bad/ugly (Somali)

Beautiful memory

Slang for “cool” or “fresh,” often describing appearance.

Xwègbé (Destin/Destiny)

Saison des pluies (Rainy season)

Gravure sur bois (Wood carving)

Médecine traditionnelle (Traditional medicine)

Rede de pesca artesanal (Artisanal fishing net)

Common Angolan interjection expressing surprise, frustration, or excitement (like “Wow!” or “Dang!”).

Expressão de espanto (Expression of astonishment)

Argent facile (Easy money)

Super cool (Super cool)

Parole excellente (Excellent word)

Amour de l'étranger (Love of foreign)

Amour de l'étranger (Love of foreign things)

Anti-étranger (Anti-foreigner)

Photocopie (Photocopy)

Plante résistante (Resistant plant)

Écureuil africain (African squirrel)

Type de vin (Type of wine)

Expressão de espanto (Expression of astonishment)

Prendre (To take)

Xɔ̀ (Ami/Friend)

Acheter (Buy)