What does Mstahimilivu (Patient person) mean?

Mtu anayesubiri kwa utulivu (Person who waits calmly) For example: "Ni mstahimilivu wa hali ya juu. (He's a very patient person.)"

Where does the slang word Mstahimilivu (Patient person) come from?

Mstahimilivu (Patient person) is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Mstahimilivu (Patient person)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mstahimilivu (Patient person) definition 1

Mtu anayesubiri kwa utulivu (Person who waits calmly)

"Ni mstahimilivu wa hali ya juu. (He's a very patient person.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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