What does Hivi karibuni mean?

Hivi karibuni/wakati wa karibu (Soon/near time) For example: "Hivi karibuni nitakuja kukuona (Soon I'll come to see you)"

Where does the slang word Hivi karibuni come from?

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

Hivi karibuni

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Hivi karibuni/wakati wa karibu (Soon/near time)

"Hivi karibuni nitakuja kukuona (Soon I'll come to see you)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

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

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