Désolé (Sorry) - Swahili For example: "Pole sana (Very sorry)"

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

Pole

🇨🇩 DR Congo Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Désolé (Sorry) - Swahili

"Pole sana (Very sorry)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇩 DR Congo
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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Pole 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Sorry or take it easy

"<a href="/word/pole-pole" class="internal-link" title="View definition of Pole pole">Pole pole</a> don't rush"

Mpole

Doux/Calme (Gentle/Calm)

"Ze mti mkubwa sana - That's a very big tree"

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Pole 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Sorry; take it easy

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