What does Dumela mean?

Dumela (Agree/Greet) For example: "Dumela batho (Greet people)"

Where does the slang word Dumela come from?

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

What are other meanings of Dumela?

Dumela can also mean: Olá em influência Tswana (Hello in Tswana influence)

Dumela

🇧🇼 Botswana Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Dumela definition 1

Dumela (Agree/Greet)

"Dumela batho (Greet people)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Dumela definition 2

Olá em influência Tswana (Hello in Tswana influence)

"Dumela, tudo bem? (Hello, all good?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇼 Botswana
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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