Browse Sudan Slang

Slang meaning to chill out or relax

Literally to bite in classical Arabic, in Sudanese slang it means to grab a bite (to eat)

You're welcome

Slang for “forget about it” or “let it go.” (Origin: Sudanese Arabic, lit. "break the jaw")

A playful Sudanese expression meaning let's go! or come on, hurry up

I know

Idiomatic phrase meaning “relax your jaw,” i.e. “drop it/let it go.” Said to someone ranting or nagging to tell them to ...

Because; for the sake of

Literally original, this is slang for someone authentic or exceptional in character

Original; authentic

Yes

Literally “to bite” in classical Arabic, in Sudanese slang it means “to grab a bite (to eat).”

Means “slacking” or doing nothing productive (sometimes said when someone is lounging). (Origin: Sudanese Arabic slang)

Phrase meaning outside the network, used jokingly to describe someone who is unreachable or completely off-line

Cold

Outside; out

Only; just; stop

Sudanese slang for something or someone boring, dull or bland

An exclamation literally meaning “enough!” or “stop!” but in Sudanese slang it’s like “Cut it out!”

Tomorrow

Literally “this is the oil,” meaning “this is awesome” or “that’s dope.” (Origin: Sudanese Arabic: *dah al-zayt*)

Slang for food that is super tasty or “fire.” (Origin: Sudanese Arabic)

A Sudanese idiom meaning to get in a tight spot or mess up badly

Slang for a small lie or fib, often used humorously. (Origin: Sudanese Arabic)

Want; looking for

I want; I need

Straight; directly

Describes someone as bold or shameless. (Origin: Sudanese Arabic, lit. "his eye is strong")

Free; available

I think; I remember

Meaning “close friend” or “best buddy” (like two shoes of a pair). (Origin: Sudanese Arabic, lit. "pair")

Means being in a tough spot or big trouble. (Origin: Sudanese Arabic, lit. "in the mess")

Above; up

Old

Short

New

Wrong; mistake

Inside; in

In front; forward

My love; dear (used for friends too)

Used to pressure someone into doing or saying something. (Origin: Sudanese Arabic, lit. "I made you swear")

Legitimate; proper

Means to chill or hang out aimlessly. (Origin: Sudanese Arabic)

Forbidden; shame

Now

Sweet; nice

Donkey (playful insult)

Here

There

Yesterday