What does Nghala mean?

Leão (Lion) For example: "Ouvir nghala rugir (Hear lion roar)"

Where does the slang word Nghala come from?

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

What are other meanings of Nghala?

Nghala can also mean: Leão em Changana (Lion in Changana)

Nghala

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Nghala definition 1

Leão (Lion)

"Ouvir nghala rugir (Hear lion roar)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Nghala definition 2

Leão em Changana (Lion in Changana)

"O nghala é rei da selva (The lion is king of the jungle)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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