What does Kubadilika (To change) mean?

Kuwa tofauti na zamani (To be different from before) For example: "Mjini mambo yamebadilika sana. (In the city things have changed a lot.)"

Where does the slang word Kubadilika (To change) come from?

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

Kubadilika (To change)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kubadilika (To change) definition 1

Kuwa tofauti na zamani (To be different from before)

"Mjini mambo yamebadilika sana. (In the city things have changed a lot.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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