What does Dinonyane mean?

Dinonyane (Birds) For example: "Dinonyane di a opela (Birds are singing)"

Where does the slang word Dinonyane come from?

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

Dinonyane

🇧🇼 Botswana Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 1 definition

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Dinonyane (Birds)

"Dinonyane di a opela (Birds are singing)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇼 Botswana
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Botswana slang merges Setswana with English, with Gaborone youth driving a modern lexicon influenced by South African township culture.

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