What does Basi tɛ mean?

Ɔwɔ, tiɲɛ don (No problem, it's true) For example: "Basi tɛ, n b'a faamu. (No problem, I understand.)"

Where does the slang word Basi tɛ come from?

Basi tɛ is a slang term from Mali. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mali and across Africa.

Basi tɛ

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added August 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Basi tɛ

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Ɔwɔ, tiɲɛ don (No problem, it's true)

"Basi tɛ, n b'a faamu. (No problem, I understand.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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🇲🇱 About Mali Slang

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