Nako (Time) For example: "Ga ke na nako (I don't have time)"

Where does the slang word Nako come from?

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

What are other meanings of Nako?

Nako can also mean: Dugu lamini sɛnɛ, jardin (Village near farm, garden)

Nako

🇧🇼 Botswana Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 2 definitions

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Nako definition 1

Nako (Time)

"Ga ke na nako (I don't have time)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Nako definition 2

Dugu lamini sɛnɛ, jardin (Village near farm, garden)

"Nakɔfɛnw bɛ nakɔ kɔnɔ. (Vegetables are in the garden.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇼 Botswana
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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