What does Riyah mean?

Hawaa qawi (Strong wind) For example: "Al riyah shayilat al turab (The wind is carrying dust)"

Where does the slang word Riyah come from?

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

Riyah

🇸🇩 Sudan Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Riyah definition 1

Hawaa qawi (Strong wind)

"Al riyah shayilat al turab (The wind is carrying dust)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇩 Sudan
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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