Noma

🇹🇿 Tanzania
Added July 27, 2025
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Sheng for 'problem' or 'terrible', derived from Swahili 'norma' (to be fierce). Saying 'ni noma' can mean 'it's awesome' in a badass way or 'it's a problem' depending on context. Often Hakuna noma = no problem.
"Eh jana ilikuwa noma! (Yesterday was crazy awesome!) or Hii kitu noma sana (this thing is very problematic/tough)."
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 02, 2025
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Originally means “a problem” or “terrible,” but in youth slang can mean “crazy good” or “crazy bad,” depending on context.
"“Track mpya ya Diamond ni noma!” (“Diamond’s new track is wicked awesome!”)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · July 27, 2025
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Originally means a problem or terrible, but in youth slang it can swing positive or negative: noma! can mean crazy good or crazy bad
"Track mpya ya Diamond ni noma! (Diamond's new track is wicked awesome!)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 03, 2025
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Trouble or something tough.
"Situation ilikuwa noma sana."
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 03, 2025
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Ngumu sana (Very difficult / tough)
"Maisha ni noma sana (Life is very tough)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025
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