What does Kupalilia (To weed) mean?

Kuondoa magugu mashambani (To remove weeds from farm) For example: "Tunapalilia shamba la mahindi. (We're weeding the corn farm.)"

Where does the slang word Kupalilia (To weed) come from?

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

Kupalilia (To weed)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kupalilia (To weed) definition 1

Kuondoa magugu mashambani (To remove weeds from farm)

"Tunapalilia shamba la mahindi. (We're weeding the corn farm.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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