What does Moenie worry nie (Don't worry) mean?

Mixed Afrikaans-English reassurance | Gemengde Afrikaans-Engels gerusstelling For example: "Moenie worry nie, I'll sort it out (Don't worry, I'll sort it out)"

Where does the slang word Moenie worry nie (Don't worry) come from?

Moenie worry nie (Don't worry) is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Moenie worry nie (Don't worry)

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Moenie worry nie (Don't worry) definition 1

Mixed Afrikaans-English reassurance | Gemengde Afrikaans-Engels gerusstelling

"Moenie worry nie, I'll sort it out (Don't worry, I'll sort it out)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

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Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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