What does Ko tɛ mean?

Foyi tɛ, hali dɔ (Nothing, not even a bit) For example: "Ko tɛ n bolo bi. (I have nothing today.)"

Where does the slang word Ko tɛ come from?

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

Ko tɛ

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Ko tɛ definition 1

Foyi tɛ, hali dɔ (Nothing, not even a bit)

"Ko tɛ n bolo bi. (I have nothing today.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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