Do / make / handle. For example: "Dala what you must."

Where does the slang word Dala come from?

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

Dala

Q: What are other meanings of Dala?

Dala can also mean: From Zulu meaning 'to create/do.' In youth slang 'dala' came to mean 'do it/make it happen'; Ukwenza, to do/make (To do something)

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 4 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Dala definition 1

Do / make / handle.

"Dala what you must."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Dala definition 2

From Zulu meaning 'to create/do.' In youth slang 'dala' came to mean 'do it/make it happen'

"Dala! (Go for it!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Dala definition 3

Ukwenza, to do/make (To do something)

"Dala what you must (Do what you must)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 4

Dala definition 4

Doen, maak (Do, make)

"Dala what you must (Do what you must)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 4 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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Dala

Group of 4 different unconventional people who made everlasting bond that means they have funky fun and bring in chocolates and eat them TOGETHER. They also play games

"OMD they are such a dala"

Dala 🇰🇪 Kenya

Nyumbani kwa Kiluo (Home in Luo)

"Wadhi dala (Let's go home)"

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