What does Peneirar mean?

Passar pela peneira (To sift) For example: "Peneira a farinha (Sift the flour)"

Where does the slang word Peneirar come from?

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

Peneirar

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Peneirar definition 1

Passar pela peneira (To sift)

"Peneira a farinha (Sift the flour)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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