Friends
In the Lango culture, slangs and nicknames among friends often reflect affection, shared experiences and personal jokes or traits. These terms can vary widely and might be influenced by contemporary language trends, personal experiences or even popular culture.
For examples;-
Lango | English | Meaning |
Dyera | In-law | |
Ole | Male friend | It's used affectionately to call a friend and also shows closeness. |
Anyaka, amego, amina | Siter | This word is used by girls when calling their friends. This indicate close friends between or among them. |
Omego | Brother | A male who has a similar way of thinking of you. |
Atin a mama | A mother's child | It's a way for a person to express their emotional attachment and conern for the wellbeing for another person. |
Nero | Uncle | It can also be used to call a male stranger whom you don't know the name. |
Akwar | Grandchild | This word is also used among friends. |
Atini | This child | , it can be used among friends to refer to each other in an affectionate, playful manner, especially if the person is younger or the youngest in the group. |
Atidi | Young | Formality is sometimes used to be funny and sometimes to show respect for a person. |
Anywar,angudi | Stubbornness, big headedness | Is a person who always does what he/she wants and not willing to change the mind. |
Awanya | Selfish | A selfish person. |
Aworo | Greedy | A person who always wants more and more of something. |
Anyapo | Lazy person | A person who doesn't want to work or make any effort to do anything. |
Atyatyam | Confused person | A person who is unable to think clearly. |
Akwoo | Lifist | A person who loves to have fun, party and every element of life. |
Alego | Prayerful | Refers to sherpad or prayeful person among friends. |
Rwot | Chief | A person who leads or rules people or a clan. |
These examples offer a glimpse into the playful and meaningful ways friends relate to each other within the Lango cultural context.