What does Ndugu wa damu mean?

Jamaa wa ukweli (Blood relative) For example: "Ndugu wa damu haachi kila wakati (Blood relative doesn't abandon anytime)"

Where does the slang word Ndugu wa damu come from?

Ndugu wa damu is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Ndugu wa damu

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Ndugu wa damu definition 1

Jamaa wa ukweli (Blood relative)

"Ndugu wa damu haachi kila wakati (Blood relative doesn't abandon anytime)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Undugu wa dhati 🇰🇲 Comoros

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