What does Kitumbua (Traditional snack) mean?

Mkate wa kienyeji wa nazi (Traditional coconut bread) For example: "Mama anaunda vitumbua vya ladha. (Mother makes delicious traditional snacks.)"

Where does the slang word Kitumbua (Traditional snack) come from?

Kitumbua (Traditional snack) is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Kitumbua (Traditional snack)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kitumbua (Traditional snack) definition 1

Mkate wa kienyeji wa nazi (Traditional coconut bread)

"Mama anaunda vitumbua vya ladha. (Mother makes delicious traditional snacks.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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