What does Kusonga (To move slowly) mean?

Kutembea polepole kama mzee (To walk slowly like an elder) For example: "Anasonga kama mzee. (He moves slowly like an elder.)"

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

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

Kusonga (To move slowly)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kutembea polepole kama mzee (To walk slowly like an elder)

"Anasonga kama mzee. (He moves slowly like an elder.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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