What does Kutumbukiza (To dip) mean?

Kuzamisha chakula katika mchuzi (To dip food in sauce) For example: "Tumbukiza mkate katika mchuzi wa nyama. (Dip the bread in the meat sauce.)"

Where does the slang word Kutumbukiza (To dip) come from?

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

Kutumbukiza (To dip)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kuzamisha chakula katika mchuzi (To dip food in sauce)

"Tumbukiza mkate katika mchuzi wa nyama. (Dip the bread in the meat sauce.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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