Here are some examples:
* Swahili: "Fupi" (pronounced "foo-pee")
* Yoruba: "Kukuru" (pronounced "koo-koo-roo")
* Zulu: "Mfupi" (pronounced "m-foo-pee")
* Amharic: "አጭር" (pronounced "a-chir")
* Hausa: "Gajere" (pronounced "gah-jay-ray")
To get a more precise translation, you would need to specify which African language you are interested in.