What does Kuwa tayari (To be ready) mean?

Kujiandaa kwa jambo (To prepare for something) For example: "Tumetayari kwa safari ya kesho. (We're ready for tomorrow's journey.)"

Where does the slang word Kuwa tayari (To be ready) come from?

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

Kuwa tayari (To be ready)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kuwa tayari (To be ready) definition 1

Kujiandaa kwa jambo (To prepare for something)

"Tumetayari kwa safari ya kesho. (We're ready for tomorrow's journey.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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