What does Mchapakazi (Hard worker) mean?

Mtu anayefanya kazi kwa bidii (Person who works diligently) For example: "Ni mchapakazi kutoka utotoni. (He's been a hard worker since childhood.)"

Where does the slang word Mchapakazi (Hard worker) come from?

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

Mchapakazi (Hard worker)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mchapakazi (Hard worker) definition 1

Mtu anayefanya kazi kwa bidii (Person who works diligently)

"Ni mchapakazi kutoka utotoni. (He's been a hard worker since childhood.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

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"Ni mfanyakazi bingwa wa kampuni. (He's the star worker of the company.)"

Hard worker 🇪🇷 Eritrea

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"ሃርድ ወርከር እያ። (She's a hard worker.)"

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