What does Kutembenuka mean?

Kusintha khalidwe / Kukhala wina (To change behavior / become different) For example: "Watembenuka kwambiri, sunamwalire bwino. (He has changed a lot, you can't recognize him.)"

Where does the slang word Kutembenuka come from?

Kutembenuka is a slang term from Malawi. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Malawi and across Africa.

Kutembenuka

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kutembenuka definition 1

Kusintha khalidwe / Kukhala wina (To change behavior / become different)

"Watembenuka kwambiri, sunamwalire bwino. (He has changed a lot, you can't recognize him.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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