What does Kosala ya zoba mean?

Faire l'idiot (To act foolishly) - Lingala For example: "Kosala ya zoba te (Don't act foolishly)"

Where does the slang word Kosala ya zoba come from?

Kosala ya zoba is a slang term from DR Congo. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in DR Congo and across Africa.

Kosala ya zoba

🇨🇩 DR Congo Slang

Added Aug 09, 2025 · 1 definition

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Faire l'idiot (To act foolishly) - Lingala

"Kosala ya zoba te (Don't act foolishly)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 09, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇩 DR Congo
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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