What does Inveja mean?

Ciúme, inveja (Jealousy, envy) For example: "A inveja mata (Envy kills)"

Where does the slang word Inveja come from?

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

Inveja

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Inveja definition 1

Ciúme, inveja (Jealousy, envy)

"A inveja mata (Envy kills)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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