Browse Djibouti Slang

Father (Somali)

Very angry

Drought (Somali)

Before (Arabic-French)

Maternal uncle (Somali)

I seek refuge in God (Arabic) - surprise/shock

Afar language

Arabic language

French language

Somali language

Four (Somali) - also ethnic group name

Watch your mouth

Open wide/big bite

Buy airtime

Yes agreed (Arabic-French)

Definitely sure (Arabic-French)

New goods

Unload goods

Cargo inspection

Cargo counting/inventory

Strong/solid door

White door

Southern city

Oh my (surprise)

Praise God

May God bless you all (Somali)

May God ease everything

Thank God I'm peaceful (Somali-Arabic)

Trust/confidence

Embassy (French)

Go to embassy

Neighborhood in Djibouti City

Friend how's it going (French)

After that (French-Somali)

House warming (Somali)

Wise person/leader (Arabic)

Ignorance is darkness (Somali proverb)

Wednesday (Somali/Arabic)

Stop at Arhiba (Transport) - stop request

Ship owner (French)

It's not a big deal

Town and beach area

Enough (French-Somali)

God forgive me (Arabic-Somali religious expression)

Meet friends

Before (French-Somali)

26th Avenue

Boy (Afar)

Grandfather (Somali)

Sunday (Somali/Arabic)