What does Safinɛ mean?

Ko kɛ fɛn, savon (Washing thing, soap) For example: "Safinɛ sugu caman bɛ sugu la. (Many types of soap are at the market.)"

Where does the slang word Safinɛ come from?

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

Safinɛ

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Safinɛ definition 1

Ko kɛ fɛn, savon (Washing thing, soap)

"Safinɛ sugu caman bɛ sugu la. (Many types of soap are at the market.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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