Laduma! definition 1
A celebratory exclamation meaning 'It thunders!' in Zulu. Famously used by sports commentators when a goal is scored.
"Laduma! (Gooooal! South African style)"
Laduma! definition 2
A celebratory exclamation meaning 'It thunders!' in Zulu. Famously used when a goal is scored in soccer
"Laduma! What a goal! (Goooal! What a goal!)"
Laduma! definition 3
Doelskop! (Goal scored!)
"Laduma! What a goal! (Goal! What a goal!)"
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Laduma Share definition Laduma is a South African phrase that is generally spoken (or screamed) when a goal in soccer is scored. The U and A in Laduma is often repeated. Bob:"What a goal!" John:"Ladum…
"Bob:"What a goal!" John:"Laduma!!!"orBob:"Awesome goal!" John:"Im going wild, Laduuuuuumaaaaaaaaa!!!""
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