What does Sisan mean?

Sisan, nin waati yɛrɛ (Now, this very moment) For example: "An ka daminɛ sisan! (Let's start now!)"

Where does the slang word Sisan come from?

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

Sisan

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Sisan, nin waati yɛrɛ (Now, this very moment)

"An ka daminɛ sisan! (Let's start now!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Sissan 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire

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"Viens sissan, c'est urgent! (Come now, it's urgent!)"

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"Viens sissan! (Come now!)"

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