What does Mathapa mean?

Folhas de abóbora (Pumpkin leaves) For example: "Cozinhar mathapa (Cook pumpkin leaves)"

Where does the slang word Mathapa come from?

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

Mathapa

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mathapa definition 1

Folhas de abóbora (Pumpkin leaves)

"Cozinhar mathapa (Cook pumpkin leaves)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Matapa 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Komida di folha (Comida de folha) (Leaf food)

"Mamã faze matapa. (Mom makes leaf dish.)"

Matapa 🇲🇿 Mozambique

Traditional dish with cassava leaves (Origin: Mozambican Portuguese/Local)

"My grandmother makes the best matapa"

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