What does Mampanantena mean?

Manome fanantenana / Mampanantena (Give hope / Promise) For example: "Aza mampanantena raha tsy vitanao (Don't promise if you can't do it)"

Where does the slang word Mampanantena come from?

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

Mampanantena

🇲🇬 Madagascar Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Manome fanantenana / Mampanantena (Give hope / Promise)

"Aza mampanantena raha tsy vitanao (Don't promise if you can't do it)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇬 Madagascar
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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