What does Kuumwa (To be in pain) mean?

Kuwa na maumivu (To have pain) For example: "Anaumumwa tumbo tangu jana. (He's been having stomach pain since yesterday.)"

Where does the slang word Kuumwa (To be in pain) come from?

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

Kuumwa (To be in pain)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kuwa na maumivu (To have pain)

"Anaumumwa tumbo tangu jana. (He's been having stomach pain since yesterday.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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