Etnia/Povo (Ethnic group) For example: "N'i lala di Bissau. (I'm Lala from Bissau.)"

Where does the slang word Lala come from?

Lala is a slang term from Guinea-Bissau. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Guinea-Bissau and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Lala?

Lala can also mean: Ho robala / Ho phomola (To sleep / To rest)

Lala

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Lala definition 1

Etnia/Povo (Ethnic group)

"N'i lala di Bissau. (I'm Lala from Bissau.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Lala definition 2

Ho robala / Ho phomola (To sleep / To rest)

"Ke tlo lala hona joale! (I'll sleep now!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Lala 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Areia praia (Areia praia) (Beach sand)

"Pé na lala. (Feet in sand.)"

Lala 🇸🇸 South Sudan

Nam (Sleep - Swahili)

"Nataka kulala (I want to sleep)"

🇬🇼 About Guinea-Bissau Slang

Guinea-Bissau slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

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🌍 "Lala" Across Africa

This word is also used in 4 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Lala 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Areia praia (Areia praia) (Beach sand)

Lala 🇸🇸 South Sudan

Nam (Sleep - Swahili)

Lala 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Ho robala / Ho phomola (To sleep / To rest)

lala 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Lala (Sleep)

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