What does Kapenta mean?

Small dried fish For example: "Ndiphike kapenta (Let me cook kapenta)"

Where does the slang word Kapenta come from?

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

What are other meanings of Kapenta?

Kapenta can also mean: Small fish

Kapenta

🇿🇲 Zambia Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

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Small dried fish

"Ndiphike kapenta (Let me cook kapenta)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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Kapenta — definition 2

Small fish

"Fried kapenta (Fried small fish)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇿🇲 About Zambia Slang

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