What does Mkunga wa jadi (Traditional midwife) mean?

Mkunga wa kienyeji (Traditional birth attendant) For example: "Mkunga wa jadi amesaidia kuzalisha. (The traditional midwife helped with delivery.)"

Where does the slang word Mkunga wa jadi (Traditional midwife) come from?

Mkunga wa jadi (Traditional midwife) is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Mkunga wa jadi (Traditional midwife)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mkunga wa kienyeji (Traditional birth attendant)

"Mkunga wa jadi amesaidia kuzalisha. (The traditional midwife helped with delivery.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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