What does Kukomaa (To mature) mean?

Kuwa mtu mkuu (To become an adult) For example: "Amekomaa na kuwa mtu wa maana. (He matured and became an important person.)"

Where does the slang word Kukomaa (To mature) come from?

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

Kukomaa (To mature)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kuwa mtu mkuu (To become an adult)

"Amekomaa na kuwa mtu wa maana. (He matured and became an important person.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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