What does Tilema mean?

Tile gansan, funteni waati (Hot season, very hot time) For example: "Tilema la, ji nɔgɔlen ka di! (In hot season, cold water is sweet!)"

Where does the slang word Tilema come from?

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

Tilema

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Tilema definition 1

Tile gansan, funteni waati (Hot season, very hot time)

"Tilema la, ji nɔgɔlen ka di! (In hot season, cold water is sweet!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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