What does Mwaka mpya mean?

Mwaka mpya/mwanzo wa mwaka (New year/year beginning) For example: "Mwaka mpya unaanza na azimio jipya (New year starts with new resolutions)"

Where does the slang word Mwaka mpya come from?

Mwaka mpya is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Mwaka mpya

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mwaka mpya/mwanzo wa mwaka (New year/year beginning)

"Mwaka mpya unaanza na azimio jipya (New year starts with new resolutions)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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