What does Analog mean?

Kihesia/cha kale (Analog/old way) For example: "Analog TV hazionyeshi vizuri (Analog TV doesn't show well)"

Where does the slang word Analog come from?

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

Analog

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kihesia/cha kale (Analog/old way)

"Analog TV hazionyeshi vizuri (Analog TV doesn't show well)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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