What does E ka si mean?

Dépêche-toi (Hurry up) For example: "E ka si, mi ma hwɛ (Dépêche-toi, nous sommes en retard/Hurry, we're late)"

Where does the slang word E ka si come from?

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

E ka si

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Dépêche-toi (Hurry up)

"E ka si, mi ma hwɛ (Dépêche-toi, nous sommes en retard/Hurry, we're late)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇯 Benin
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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