What does Moriri wa ngwana o ungwa wa motho mean?

Moriri wa ngwana o ungwa wa motho (Child's hair is plaited by another) For example: "Proverb: We need others"

Where does the slang word Moriri wa ngwana o ungwa wa motho come from?

Moriri wa ngwana o ungwa wa motho is a slang term from Botswana. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Botswana and across Africa.

Moriri wa ngwana o ungwa wa motho

🇧🇼 Botswana Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 1 definition

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Moriri wa ngwana o ungwa wa motho definition 1

Moriri wa ngwana o ungwa wa motho (Child's hair is plaited by another)

"Proverb: We need others"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇼 Botswana
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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