What does Mawingu (Clouds) mean?

Mawingu yenye kuonyesha mvua (Clouds indicating rain) For example: "Mawingu yamejaa angani. (Clouds have filled the sky.)"

Where does the slang word Mawingu (Clouds) come from?

Mawingu (Clouds) is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Mawingu (Clouds)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mawingu yenye kuonyesha mvua (Clouds indicating rain)

"Mawingu yamejaa angani. (Clouds have filled the sky.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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