What does Mzazi (Parent/guardian) mean?

Mtu anayezaa au kulea mtoto (Person who gives birth or raises a child) For example: "Ni mzazi mzuri wa watoto wake. (He's a good parent to his children.)"

Where does the slang word Mzazi (Parent/guardian) come from?

Mzazi (Parent/guardian) is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Mzazi (Parent/guardian)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mzazi (Parent/guardian) definition 1

Mtu anayezaa au kulea mtoto (Person who gives birth or raises a child)

"Ni mzazi mzuri wa watoto wake. (He's a good parent to his children.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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Mzazi 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Mtu anayezaa (Parent person)

"Mzazi anatakiwa kulea watoto vizuri (Parent is supposed to raise children well)"

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