What does kunaya mean?

Kunaya (To rain) For example: "Kuri kunaya (It's raining)"

Where does the slang word kunaya come from?

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

What are other meanings of kunaya?

kunaya can also mean: Ukuna (raining)

kunaya

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

kunaya definition 1

Kunaya (To rain)

"Kuri kunaya (It's raining)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

kunaya definition 2

Ukuna (raining)

"Kuri kunaya zvakanyanya (it's raining heavily)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

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Zimbabwean slang draws from Shona, Ndebele, and English, shaped by urban Harare youth culture and Zimdancehall music.

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