What does Kukamata samaki (To catch fish) mean?

Kuvua samaki baharini (To fish in the sea) For example: "Tulikamata samaki wengi leo. (We caught many fish today.)"

Where does the slang word Kukamata samaki (To catch fish) come from?

Kukamata samaki (To catch fish) is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Kukamata samaki (To catch fish)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kuvua samaki baharini (To fish in the sea)

"Tulikamata samaki wengi leo. (We caught many fish today.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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