Anga/mahali pa juu (Sky/high place) For example: "Malengo yangu ni anga tu (My goals are just sky)"

Where does the slang word Anga come from?

Anga 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 Anga?

Anga can also mean: Anga/nafasi ya juu (Sky/high space)

Anga

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 2 definitions

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Anga definition 1

Anga/mahali pa juu (Sky/high place)

"Malengo yangu ni anga tu (My goals are just sky)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Anga definition 2

Anga/nafasi ya juu (Sky/high space)

"Anga ni safi leo, hakuna mawingu (Sky is clear today, no clouds)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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