Means 'apparently' or 'supposedly,' used when you're doubtful or sarcastically quoting what was said For example: "Hy's kama ryk nou dat hy 'n nuwe kar het. (He's apparently rich now that he has a new car.)"

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

Kama

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kama definition 1

Means 'apparently' or 'supposedly,' used when you're doubtful or sarcastically quoting what was said

"Hy's kama ryk nou dat hy 'n nuwe kar het. (He's apparently rich now that he has a new car.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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