What does Ndalama mean?

Money (traditional word now used as slang) For example: "Palibe ndalama lelo (There's no money today)"

Where does the slang word Ndalama come from?

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

Ndalama

🇿🇲 Zambia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Ndalama definition 1

Money (traditional word now used as slang)

"Palibe ndalama lelo (There's no money today)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇲 Zambia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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