Problema de saúde (Health problem) For example: "Tenho uma maka nos rins (I have a kidney problem)"

Where does the slang word maka come from?

maka is a slang term from Angola. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Angola and across Africa.

maka

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 1 definition

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Problema de saúde (Health problem)

"Tenho uma maka nos rins (I have a kidney problem)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Maka 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau

In Bissau-Guinean Creole and informal Portuguese, maka means a 'problem' or 'trouble'. It's used similarly to West African English 'wahala.'

"N'ka tem maka. (I don't have any problem.)"

Maka 🇺🇬 Uganda

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🇦🇴 About Angola Slang

Angolan slang is shaped by Kimbundu, Kikongo, and Portuguese, with Luanda's kizomba and kuduro music scenes driving new expressions.

KASINARY has 1755 Angola slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "maka" Across Africa

This word is also used in 3 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Maka 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau

In Bissau-Guinean Creole and informal Portuguese, maka means a 'problem' or 'trouble'. It's used similarly to West African English 'wahala.'

Maka 🇺🇬 Uganda

Maka (Home)

Maka 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Problema/kazu (Problema/caso) (Problem/issue)

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