What does Mkirindi (Slope/hill) mean?

Mlima mdogo au mlaliko (Small mountain or slope) For example: "Wanapanda mkirindi wa shambani. (They're climbing the farm slope.)"

Where does the slang word Mkirindi (Slope/hill) come from?

Mkirindi (Slope/hill) is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Mkirindi (Slope/hill)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mkirindi (Slope/hill) definition 1

Mlima mdogo au mlaliko (Small mountain or slope)

"Wanapanda mkirindi wa shambani. (They're climbing the farm slope.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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