What does ma maqashay mean?

Did you hear For example: "Ma maqashay warka? (Did you hear the news?)"

Where does the slang word ma maqashay come from?

ma maqashay is a slang term from Djibouti. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Djibouti and across Africa.

ma maqashay

🇩🇯 Djibouti Slang

Added Aug 09, 2025 · 1 definition

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Did you hear

"Ma maqashay warka? (Did you hear the news?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 09, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇩🇯 Djibouti
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Wararka ma maqashay? 🇩🇯 Djibouti

Did you hear the news?

"Wararka cusub ma maqashay? (Did you hear the latest news?)"

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Munaqasha (Engraved)

"Khatam munaqash (Engraved ring)"

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