Where does the slang word Tamam come from?

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

Tamam

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 1 definition

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Tamam definition 1

In Libyan usage, 'okay/fine.' Often an answer to 'Shin al-jaw?' meaning all is good. Libyans use tamam to confirm something is good or someone is alright.

"Kayf halek? – Tamam, al-hamdulillah. (How are you? – Fine, praise God.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇾 Libya
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Tamam 🇪🇬 Egypt

“Okay,” “perfect,” or “fine.” Used to confirm things are good.

"I finished the project, tamām? (Meaning “Is it all good/perfect?”)"

Tamam 🇸🇩 Sudan

Perfect; everything's good

"Kulu tamam (Everything's perfect)"

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🌍 "Tamam" Across Africa

This word is also used in 3 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Tamam 🇪🇬 Egypt

In Libyan usage, 'okay/fine.' Often an answer to 'Shin al-jaw?' meaning all is good. Libyans use tamam to confirm something is good or someone is alri…

Tamam 🇸🇩 Sudan

Perfect; everything's good

Tamam 🇩🇯 Djibouti

Perfect/okay (Arabic)