Mwana mayi/Moto/Oncle/Elombe
All casual address terms like “dude/buddy” in Lingala slang (mwana mayi = child of water, oncle = uncle, etc.). Usage: Eh elombe, okeyi wapi? (Hey hero/buddy, where are you off to?)
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Mwana mayi/Moto/Oncle/Elombe is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in DR Congo. DR Congo slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1491 DR Congo slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.
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