What does Ndamba mean?

Tartaruga (Turtle) For example: "A ndamba vive muito tempo (The turtle lives a long time)"

Where does the slang word Ndamba come from?

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

Ndamba

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Ndamba definition 1

Tartaruga (Turtle)

"A ndamba vive muito tempo (The turtle lives a long time)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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