What does Kweli mean?

Kweli/ukweli (Really/truth) For example: "Kweli kabisa, ni kama nilivyosikia (Really indeed, it's like I heard)"

Where does the slang word Kweli come from?

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

Kweli

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kweli/ukweli (Really/truth)

"Kweli kabisa, ni kama nilivyosikia (Really indeed, it's like I heard)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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