What does Kokanisa mean?

Se rappeler, penser (To remember, to think) - Lingala For example: "Kanisa malamu (Think well)"

Where does the slang word Kokanisa come from?

Kokanisa is a slang term from DR Congo. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in DR Congo and across Africa.

Kokanisa

🇨🇩 DR Congo Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Kokanisa definition 1

Se rappeler, penser (To remember, to think) - Lingala

"Kanisa malamu (Think well)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇩 DR Congo
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Kokanisa 🇨🇫 Central African Republic

Réfléchir/penser (Think/reflect)

"Kanisa malamu (Think well)"

Kokanisa 🇨🇬 Republic of Congo

Penser, réfléchir (To think, to reflect)

"Kanisa malamu liboso ya kosala (Think well before acting)"

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🌍 "Kokanisa" Across Africa

This word is also used in 2 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Kokanisa 🇨🇫 Central African Republic

Réfléchir/penser (Think/reflect)

Kokanisa 🇨🇬 Republic of Congo

Penser, réfléchir (To think, to reflect)

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