What does Molweni mean?

Ukubulisa abantu abaninzi (To greet many people) For example: "Molweni zihlobo (Hello friends)"

Where does the slang word Molweni come from?

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

Molweni

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Molweni definition 1

Ukubulisa abantu abaninzi (To greet many people)

"Molweni zihlobo (Hello friends)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

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