What does Nkalon mean?

Dusu jugu, tristesse (Bad heart, sadness) For example: "Nkalon b'a la a terikɛ sa kɔfɛ. (He's sad after his friend's death.)"

Where does the slang word Nkalon come from?

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

Nkalon

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Nkalon definition 1

Dusu jugu, tristesse (Bad heart, sadness)

"Nkalon b'a la a terikɛ sa kɔfɛ. (He's sad after his friend's death.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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