What does Akere mean?

Sotho for 'isn't it?' used as a tag question or to seek agreement, similar to 'you know?' in slang. For example: "Re tla kopana hosane, akere? (We'll meet tomorrow, right?)"

Where does the slang word Akere come from?

Akere is a slang term from Lesotho. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Lesotho and across Africa.

Akere

🇱🇸 Lesotho Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 1 definition

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Akere definition 1

Sotho for 'isn't it?' used as a tag question or to seek agreement, similar to 'you know?' in slang.

"Re tla kopana hosane, akere? (We'll meet tomorrow, right?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇸 Lesotho
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Akere 🇧🇼 Botswana

Right? Isn’t it so? (tag question to confirm)" ("Setswana")

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Aker (Because)

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Akere 🇧🇼 Botswana

Sotho for 'isn't it?' used as a tag question or to seek agreement, similar to 'you know?' in slang.

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