What does Lɔng tɛm → Long time mean?

Plɛnti tɛm don pas → Plenty time has passed For example: "Lɔng tɛm a nɔ si yu → Long time I haven't seen you"

Where does the slang word Lɔng tɛm → Long time come from?

Lɔng tɛm → Long time is a slang term from Sierra Leone. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone and across Africa.

Lɔng tɛm → Long time

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Lɔng tɛm → Long time

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Plɛnti tɛm don pas → Plenty time has passed

"Lɔng tɛm a nɔ si yu → Long time I haven't seen you"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇸🇱 About Sierra Leone Slang

Lɔng tɛm → Long time is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1301 Sierra Leone slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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