What does Ajira mean?

Ajira/nafasi ya kazi (Employment/work opportunity) For example: "Ajira ni tatizo kubwa kwa vijana (Employment is big problem for youth)"

Where does the slang word Ajira come from?

Ajira is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Ajira?

Ajira can also mean: Ajira/fursa ya kufanya kazi (Employment/work opportunity)

Ajira

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Ajira definition 1

Ajira/nafasi ya kazi (Employment/work opportunity)

"Ajira ni tatizo kubwa kwa vijana (Employment is big problem for youth)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Ajira definition 2

Ajira/fursa ya kufanya kazi (Employment/work opportunity)

"Ajira za serikali ni chache (Government jobs are few)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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