What does Nimekufia mean?

(Swahili slang) Literally 'I have died for you.' It means 'I'm crazy in love with you' or 'I've fallen hard for you.' Often used as Nimekufia huyo mrembo ('I'm head over heels for that beautiful girl'). For example: "Bro, uko serious na huyo dem? – Maze, nimekufia yeye vibaya. (Translation: Bro, are you serious about that girl? – Man, I've fallen for her hard.)"

Where does the slang word Nimekufia come from?

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

Nimekufia

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 1 definition

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(Swahili slang) Literally 'I have died for you.' It means 'I'm crazy in love with you' or 'I've fallen hard for you.' Often used as Nimekufia huyo mrembo ('I'm head over heels for that beautiful girl').

"Bro, uko serious na huyo dem? – Maze, nimekufia yeye vibaya. (Translation: Bro, are you serious about that girl? – Man, I've fallen for her hard.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

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Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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