Where does the slang word Dagaa come from?

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

Dagaa

Q: What does Dagaa mean?

Samaki wadogo (Small fish) For example: "Dagaa kutoka ziwa Victoria ni mazuri kwa lishe (Small fish from Lake Victoria are good for nutrition)"

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Dagaa definition 1

Samaki wadogo (Small fish)

"Dagaa kutoka ziwa Victoria ni mazuri kwa lishe (Small fish from Lake Victoria are good for nutrition)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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