What does Maarifa mean?

Maarifa/ujuzi (Knowledge/skills) For example: "Maarifa ya kompyuta ni muhimu sana (Computer knowledge is very important)"

Where does the slang word Maarifa come from?

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

Maarifa

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Maarifa/ujuzi (Knowledge/skills)

"Maarifa ya kompyuta ni muhimu sana (Computer knowledge is very important)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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