What does Sotrama mean?

Foroba kulusi, transport commun (Public vehicle, public transport) For example: "N bɛ sotrama ta ka taa baara la. (I take sotrama to go to work.)"

Where does the slang word Sotrama come from?

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

Sotrama

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Sotrama definition 1

Foroba kulusi, transport commun (Public vehicle, public transport)

"N bɛ sotrama ta ka taa baara la. (I take sotrama to go to work.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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