Nafs/haal (Soul/condition) For example: "Nafsi ta'aba (My soul is tired)"

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

Nafs

🇸🇩 Sudan Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Nafs/haal (Soul/condition)

"Nafsi ta'aba (My soul is tired)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇸🇩 About Sudan Slang

Nafs is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Sudan. Sudan 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 1947 Sudan slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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