Qamah/dhura (Sorghum) For example: "Zarana dura kiter (We planted lots of sorghum)"

Where does the slang word Dura come from?

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

Dura

🇸🇸 South Sudan Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Dura definition 1

Qamah/dhura (Sorghum)

"Zarana dura kiter (We planted lots of sorghum)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇸 South Sudan
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

dura 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Dura (Granary)

"Zviyo zviri mudura (The grain is in the granary)"

Diura 🇧🇼 Botswana

Diura (Hours)

"Diura di tharo (Three hours)"

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Dura (Granary)

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