What does Mwanzo (Beginning) mean?

Kuanza jambo jipya (Starting something new) For example: "Huu ni mwanzo wa safari ndefu. (This is the beginning of a long journey.)"

Where does the slang word Mwanzo (Beginning) come from?

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

Mwanzo (Beginning)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mwanzo (Beginning) definition 1

Kuanza jambo jipya (Starting something new)

"Huu ni mwanzo wa safari ndefu. (This is the beginning of a long journey.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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