What does Nthambulo mean?

Processo de curtir peles de animais (Process of tanning animal hides) For example: "Nthambulo ndi ntchito wa kale (Tanning is an ancient craft)"

Where does the slang word Nthambulo come from?

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

Nthambulo

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Processo de curtir peles de animais (Process of tanning animal hides)

"Nthambulo ndi ntchito wa kale (Tanning is an ancient craft)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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