What does Kusunga moyo (To keep life) mean?

Kukhala moyo / Kupulumuka (To stay alive / survive) For example: "Tasunga moyo mu town. (We're surviving in town.)"

Where does the slang word Kusunga moyo (To keep life) come from?

Kusunga moyo (To keep life) is a slang term from Malawi. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Malawi and across Africa.

Kusunga moyo (To keep life)

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kukhala moyo / Kupulumuka (To stay alive / survive)

"Tasunga moyo mu town. (We're surviving in town.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇼 Malawi
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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