What does Ya dja mean?

Il y a une femme (There's a woman) For example: "Ya dja qui te cherche dehors (There's a woman looking for you outside)"

Where does the slang word Ya dja come from?

Ya dja is a slang term from Côte d'Ivoire. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Côte d'Ivoire and across Africa.

Ya dja

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Ya dja definition 1

Il y a une femme (There's a woman)

"Ya dja qui te cherche dehors (There's a woman looking for you outside)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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