What does Omahongo mean?

Marble game (Stone play) For example: "Kwata omahongo. (Play marbles.)"

Where does the slang word Omahongo come from?

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

Omahongo

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Omahongo definition 1

Marble game (Stone play)

"Kwata omahongo. (Play marbles.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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