What does Palava dɔn → Problem finished mean?

Trɔbul ɛnd → Trouble ended For example: "Tank Gɔd, palava dɔn → Thank God, problem finished"

Where does the slang word Palava dɔn → Problem finished come from?

Palava dɔn → Problem finished is a slang term from Sierra Leone. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone and across Africa.

Palava dɔn → Problem finished

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Palava dɔn → Problem finished

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Trɔbul ɛnd → Trouble ended

"Tank Gɔd, palava dɔn → Thank God, problem finished"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇸🇱 About Sierra Leone Slang

Palava dɔn → Problem finished is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone 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 1301 Sierra Leone slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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