Mal, mauvais (Bad, evil) For example: "Ezali mabe (It's bad)"

Where does the slang word Mabe come from?

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

What are other meanings of Mabe?

Mabe can also mean: Mauvais, mal (Bad, evil)

Mabe

🇨🇬 Republic of Congo Slang

Added Aug 22, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Mabe definition 1

Mal, mauvais (Bad, evil)

"Ezali mabe (It's bad)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 22, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Mabe definition 2

Mauvais, mal (Bad, evil)

"Likambo oyo ezali mabé mingi (This situation is very bad)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 23, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇬 Republic of Congo
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Mabe 🇨🇫 Central African Republic

Mauvais/mal (Bad/evil)

"Loba mabe te (Don't speak badly)"

Mabe 🇨🇩 DR Congo

Mal, mauvais (Bad, evil) - Lingala

"Likambo ezali mabe (The situation is bad)"

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

Mabe 🇨🇫 Central African Republic

Mauvais/mal (Bad/evil)

Mabe 🇨🇩 DR Congo

Mal, mauvais (Bad, evil) - Lingala

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