What does Matoyi mean?

Oreilles (Ears) - Lingala For example: "Yoka na matoyi (Listen with your ears)"

Where does the slang word Matoyi come from?

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

Matoyi

🇨🇩 DR Congo Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Matoyi definition 1

Oreilles (Ears) - Lingala

"Yoka na matoyi (Listen with your ears)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇩 DR Congo
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Matoyi 🇨🇬 Republic of Congo

Oreilles (Ears)

"Matoyi na ngai eyoki te (My ears don't hear)"

Matory 🇲🇬 Madagascar

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"Matory be aho, homeko alina (I'm very sleepy, good night)"

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This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Matoyi 🇨🇬 Republic of Congo

Oreilles (Ears)

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