What does Madila mean?

Madila (Sour milk) For example: "Nkgono o nwa madila (Grandmother drinks sour milk)"

Where does the slang word Madila come from?

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

Madila

🇧🇼 Botswana Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 1 definition

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Madila (Sour milk)

"Nkgono o nwa madila (Grandmother drinks sour milk)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

Word Details

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

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