What does Kwa kawaida mean?

Kwa kawaida/kwa utaratibu (Usually/normally) For example: "Kwa kawaida ninaamka saa sita (Usually I wake up at six)"

Where does the slang word Kwa kawaida come from?

Kwa kawaida is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Kwa kawaida

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kwa kawaida/kwa utaratibu (Usually/normally)

"Kwa kawaida ninaamka saa sita (Usually I wake up at six)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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