What does Ongandanganda mean?

Long journey (Extended travel) For example: "Ongandanganda yetu. (Our long journey.)"

Where does the slang word Ongandanganda come from?

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

Ongandanganda

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Ongandanganda definition 1

Long journey (Extended travel)

"Ongandanganda yetu. (Our long journey.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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