What does Tuma bɛɛ mean?

Waati o waati, abada (Always, forever) For example: "N b'i kanu tuma bɛɛ. (I love you always.)"

Where does the slang word Tuma bɛɛ come from?

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

Tuma bɛɛ

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Tuma bɛɛ definition 1

Waati o waati, abada (Always, forever)

"N b'i kanu tuma bɛɛ. (I love you always.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

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

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