What does Kivuli (Shadow) mean?

Mfumo wa giza (Pattern of darkness) For example: "Tunaketi kivulini mwa mti. (We're sitting in the tree's shadow.)"

Where does the slang word Kivuli (Shadow) come from?

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

Kivuli (Shadow)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kivuli (Shadow) definition 1

Mfumo wa giza (Pattern of darkness)

"Tunaketi kivulini mwa mti. (We're sitting in the tree's shadow.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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