What does Ondjandja mean?

Hide and seek (Children's game) For example: "Aananona oya kwata ondjandja. (Children play hide and seek.)"

Where does the slang word Ondjandja come from?

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

Ondjandja

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Ondjandja definition 1

Hide and seek (Children's game)

"Aananona oya kwata ondjandja. (Children play hide and seek.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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