Dura (Granary) For example: "Zviyo zviri mudura (The grain is in the granary)"

Where does the slang word dura come from?

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

What are other meanings of dura?

dura can also mean: Isiphala (granary)

dura

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

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dura definition 1

Dura (Granary)

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

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

dura definition 2

Isiphala (granary)

"Dura razara zviyo (granary is full of grain)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Dura 🇸🇸 South Sudan

Qamah/dhura (Sorghum)

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

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"Diura di tharo (Three hours)"

🇿🇼 About Zimbabwe Slang

Zimbabwean slang draws from Shona, Ndebele, and English, shaped by urban Harare youth culture and Zimdancehall music.

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