What does Legano la mabele mean?

Legano la mabele (Sorghum harvest) For example: "Ke nako ya legano (It's harvest time)"

Where does the slang word Legano la mabele come from?

Legano la mabele is a slang term from Botswana. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Botswana and across Africa.

Legano la mabele

🇧🇼 Botswana Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 1 definition

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Legano la mabele (Sorghum harvest)

"Ke nako ya legano (It's harvest time)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇼 Botswana
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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