What does Payam mean?

Mintaqa (Area/district) For example: "Ana min payam Kator (I'm from Kator district)"

Where does the slang word Payam come from?

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

Payam

🇸🇸 South Sudan Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Payam definition 1

Mintaqa (Area/district)

"Ana min payam Kator (I'm from Kator district)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇸 South Sudan
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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