What does Letlhakeng mean?

Letlhakeng (Desert gateway) For example: "Re tswa Letlhakeng (We're from Letlhakeng)"

Where does the slang word Letlhakeng come from?

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

Letlhakeng

🇧🇼 Botswana Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 1 definition

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Letlhakeng (Desert gateway)

"Re tswa Letlhakeng (We're from Letlhakeng)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

Word Details

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

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Botswana slang merges Setswana with English, with Gaborone youth driving a modern lexicon influenced by South African township culture.

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