What does Muhala mean?

Bairro, zona residencial (Neighborhood, residential area) For example: "Moro naquela muhala (I live in that neighborhood)"

Where does the slang word Muhala come from?

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

Muhala

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Muhala definition 1

Bairro, zona residencial (Neighborhood, residential area)

"Moro naquela muhala (I live in that neighborhood)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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