What does Kombi mean?

Taxi e kholo / Sefutho (Big taxi / Transport) For example: "Kombi e tlala batho! (The kombi is full of people!)"

Where does the slang word Kombi come from?

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

Kombi

🇱🇸 Lesotho Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Kombi definition 1

Taxi e kholo / Sefutho (Big taxi / Transport)

"Kombi e tlala batho! (The kombi is full of people!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇸 Lesotho
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Kombi 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Van transporte (Van transporte) (Transport van)

"Kombi ta txeiu. (Van is full.)"

Kombi 🇿🇦 South Africa

A minibus taxi (public transport van).

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🌍 "Kombi" Across Africa

This word is also used in 4 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Kombi 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Van transporte (Van transporte) (Transport van)

Kombi 🇿🇦 South Africa

A minibus taxi (public transport van).

Kombi 🇸🇿 Eswatini

Imoto yomphakathi / Itekisi elincane (Public transport / Small taxi)

Kombi 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Mota yekutakura vanhu (Minibus taxi)

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