Bila (To leave - Dioula) For example: "A bila yan! (Leave it there!)"

Where does the slang word Bila come from?

Bila is a slang term from Burkina Faso. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Burkina Faso and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Bila?

Bila can also mean: Bila (Child)

Bila

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Bila definition 1

Bila (To leave - Dioula)

"A bila yan! (Leave it there!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Bila definition 2

Bila (Child)

"Le bila grandit! (The child grows!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Bila 🇷🇼 Rwanda

Nta kibazo (No problem)

"Bila, nzagukorera. (No problem, I'll do it for you.)"

Bilda 🇹🇳 Tunisia

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🇧🇫 About Burkina Faso Slang

Burkina Faso slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

KASINARY has 1733 Burkina Faso slang words collected from native speakers.

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This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Bila 🇷🇼 Rwanda

Nta kibazo (No problem)

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