What does Fursa mean?

Nafasi/muhula (Opportunity/chance) For example: "Fursa hii ni ya mara moja tu (This opportunity is only once)"

Where does the slang word Fursa come from?

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

Fursa

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Fursa definition 1

Nafasi/muhula (Opportunity/chance)

"Fursa hii ni ya mara moja tu (This opportunity is only once)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Fura 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Millet drink (Millet drink)

"Cold fura sweet (Cold millet drink is sweet)"

Fura 🇳🇪 Niger

Ruwan hatsi da nono (Millet drink with milk)

"Ina son fura da kosai (I want millet drink and bean cakes)"

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