Petite entreprise (Small company) - metaphor For example: "Nain ya marché (Market dwarf)"

Where does the slang word Nain come from?

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

What are other meanings of Nain?

Nain can also mean: Personne petite (Short person)

Nain

🇨🇩 DR Congo Slang

Added Aug 09, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Nain definition 1

Petite entreprise (Small company) - metaphor

"Nain ya marché (Market dwarf)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 09, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Nain definition 2

Personne petite (Short person)

"Le nain veut jouer au basket! (The shorty wants to play basketball!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇩 DR Congo
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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