What does Lishe mean?

Lishe/chakula chenye virutubisho (Nutrition/nutritious food) For example: "Lishe nzuri ni muhimu kwa maendeleo ya mwili (Good nutrition is important for body development)"

Where does the slang word Lishe come from?

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

Lishe

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Lishe definition 1

Lishe/chakula chenye virutubisho (Nutrition/nutritious food)

"Lishe nzuri ni muhimu kwa maendeleo ya mwili (Good nutrition is important for body development)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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