Where does the slang word Isma' come from?

Isma' is a slang term from Sudan. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Sudan and across Africa.

Isma'

Q: What does Isma' mean?

Isma' (Listen) For example: "Abul teen da ma byifham kalam al shabab (This guy from the good area doesn't understand youth talk)"

🇸🇩 Sudan Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Isma' definition 1

Isma' (Listen)

"Abul teen da ma byifham kalam al shabab (This guy from the good area doesn't understand youth talk)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇩 Sudan
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

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

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