What does Lugha mean?

Lugha/mzungumzo (Language/communication) For example: "Lugha ya Kiswahili ni ya umoja (Swahili language is of unity)"

Where does the slang word Lugha come from?

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

Lugha

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Lugha/mzungumzo (Language/communication)

"Lugha ya Kiswahili ni ya umoja (Swahili language is of unity)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

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

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