What does Ma'lesh mean?

It's okay; never mind For example: "Ma'lesh, bukra ahsan (It's okay, tomorrow will be better)"

Where does the slang word Ma'lesh come from?

Ma'lesh is a slang term from Sudan. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Sudan and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Ma'lesh?

Ma'lesh can also mean: Ma alesh (Never mind/it's okay)

Ma'lesh

🇸🇩 Sudan Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Ma'lesh definition 1

It's okay; never mind

"Ma'lesh, bukra ahsan (It's okay, tomorrow will be better)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Ma'lesh definition 2

Ma alesh (Never mind/it's okay)

"Ma'lesh da mish muhimm (Never mind, it's not important)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇩 Sudan
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Malesh 🇸🇸 South Sudan

Ma fi mushkila/Acin ke piny (No problem - Dinka influenced)

"Malesh, kulu tamam (No problem, everything is fine)"

Malesh 🇪🇬 Egypt

An all-purpose “never mind/sorry/no problem.” Conveys sympathy or apology for a minor issue.

"Dropped your phone? Ma’lesh, it happens to everyone."

🇸🇩 About Sudan Slang

Sudan slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

KASINARY has 1947 Sudan slang words collected from native speakers.

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