Mbaya
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South Africa
Added July 17, 2025
TOP DEFINITION
While it means 'bad' in standard Swahili, in slang it can mean 'cool/awesome' (similar to 'sick' in English).
"Hiyo ngoma ni mbaya sana! (That song is really awesome!)"
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Khulekani Dladla
August 03, 2025
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Literally “bad,” but slang “mbaya” can mean “very” in a good way (e.g. *safi mbaya* = really cool).
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Khulekani Dladla
July 17, 2025
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Bad or intense (can mean very good depending).
"Hiyo gari ni mbaya mbaya."
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Khulekani Dladla
August 03, 2025
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Mauvais (Bad)
"Wajua kupiga simu? - Do you know how to make a call?"
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Khulekani Dladla
August 09, 2025
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Mauvais (Bad) - Swahili
"Hali mbaya (Bad situation)"
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Khulekani Dladla
August 09, 2025
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Mbovu (Bad)
"Hali ni mbaya sana (The situation is very bad)"
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Khulekani Dladla
August 10, 2025
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