What does Kushindwa (To lose) mean?

Kupoteza mchezo (To lose a game) For example: "Tumeshindwa kwa goli moja. (We lost by one goal.)"

Where does the slang word Kushindwa (To lose) come from?

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

Kushindwa (To lose)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kushindwa (To lose) definition 1

Kupoteza mchezo (To lose a game)

"Tumeshindwa kwa goli moja. (We lost by one goal.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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