What does Kɔrɔba mean?

Mɔgɔkɔrɔba, nka a bɛ fɔ cogo min na, o b'a jira ko a bɛ respet la (Elder, but said in a way that shows respect) For example: "Kɔrɔba, i ka kɛnɛ wa? An b'i fo. (Elder, how are you? We greet you.)"

Where does the slang word Kɔrɔba come from?

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

Kɔrɔba

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Kɔrɔba

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Mɔgɔkɔrɔba, nka a bɛ fɔ cogo min na, o b'a jira ko a bɛ respet la (Elder, but said in a way that shows respect)

"Kɔrɔba, i ka kɛnɛ wa? An b'i fo. (Elder, how are you? We greet you.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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