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African English
Wahala
Used when discussing challenges or difficulties in daily life.
Literal Meaning
Trouble/Problem
Actual Meaning
Nigerian Pidgin term for trouble, problem, or complication
Examples in Context

'No wahala, I can help you with that,' she replied, reassuring her friend.

In a meeting, someone said, 'If we don't finish this project on time, there will be wahala.'

No wahala

This one na wahala

'This one na wahala,' he exclaimed when he saw the messy situation.

Helpful Tips
  • 1The phrase can be used both seriously and humorously, depending on the tone and context.
  • 2Understanding the tone in which 'wahala' is used can help you gauge how serious the situation is.
  • 3Saying 'no wahala' is a way to indicate that everything is fine or that no trouble is expected.
  • 4Very common in Nigerian Pidgin
  • 5Use 'wahala' to express annoyance or frustration about a situation.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
trouble
problem
complication
issue
difficulty
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