What does Misemo mean?

Misemo/maneno ya hekima (Sayings/wisdom words) For example: "Misemo ya wazee yana maana kubwa (Elders sayings have big meaning)"

Where does the slang word Misemo come from?

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

Misemo

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Misemo/maneno ya hekima (Sayings/wisdom words)

"Misemo ya wazee yana maana kubwa (Elders sayings have big meaning)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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