What does Motho ke motho ka batho mean?

Motho ke motho ka batho (A person is a person through others) For example: "Proverb: Ubuntu philosophy"

Where does the slang word Motho ke motho ka batho come from?

Motho ke motho ka batho is a slang term from Botswana. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Botswana and across Africa.

Motho ke motho ka batho

🇧🇼 Botswana Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 1 definition

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Motho ke motho ka batho (A person is a person through others)

"Proverb: Ubuntu philosophy"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

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

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Botswana slang merges Setswana with English, with Gaborone youth driving a modern lexicon influenced by South African township culture.

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