What does Kusonga polepole (To move slowly) mean?

Kutembea kwa utulivu (To walk calmly) For example: "Daladala inasonga polepole barabarani. (The bus moves slowly on the road.)"

Where does the slang word Kusonga polepole (To move slowly) come from?

Kusonga polepole (To move slowly) is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Kusonga polepole (To move slowly)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kusonga polepole (To move slowly) definition 1

Kutembea kwa utulivu (To walk calmly)

"Daladala inasonga polepole barabarani. (The bus moves slowly on the road.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

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

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