What does Jahazi la kale mean?

Chombo cha baharini cha zamani (Traditional sailing vessel) For example: "Wazee walitumia jahazi la kale (Elders used traditional sailing vessels)"

Where does the slang word Jahazi la kale come from?

Jahazi la kale is a slang term from Kenya. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Kenya and across Africa.

Jahazi la kale

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Jahazi la kale definition 1

Chombo cha baharini cha zamani (Traditional sailing vessel)

"Wazee walitumia jahazi la kale (Elders used traditional sailing vessels)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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