What does Matofaa mean?

Matofaa/matunda (Apples/fruits) For example: "Matofaa ya kigeni ni ghali (Foreign apples are expensive)"

Where does the slang word Matofaa come from?

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

Matofaa

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Matofaa/matunda (Apples/fruits)

"Matofaa ya kigeni ni ghali (Foreign apples are expensive)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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