What does Akwɛ mean?

Àkwɛ́ (Argent/Money) For example: "Akwɛ ɖo dɔn (L'argent est important/Money is important)"

Where does the slang word Akwɛ come from?

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

What are other meanings of Akwɛ?

Akwɛ can also mean: Salut en Myene (Greeting in Myene)

Akwɛ

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Akwɛ definition 1

Àkwɛ́ (Argent/Money)

"Akwɛ ɖo dɔn (L'argent est important/Money is important)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Akwɛ definition 2

Salut en Myene (Greeting in Myene)

"Akwé nangui! (Hello friend!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇯 Benin
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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