What does Sambaza mean?

Sambaza (Small fish) For example: "Sambaza zo mu Tanganyika (Fish from Lake Tanganyika)"

Where does the slang word Sambaza come from?

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

Sambaza

🇧🇮 Burundi Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 1 definition

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Sambaza definition 1

Sambaza (Small fish)

"Sambaza zo mu Tanganyika (Fish from Lake Tanganyika)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇮 Burundi
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Sambaza 🇿🇦 South Africa

A township slang (from Zulu sabalaza) meaning to hustle or make ends meet by selling petty goods. If someone is sambaza-ing, they are grinding, perhaps selling snacks or items informally to get money.

"He lost his formal job but now he sambaza sweets and chips at taxi rank to survive. (English, meaning "He lost his forma…"

Sambaza 🇷🇼 Rwanda

Amafi mato (Small fish)

"Sambaza zacu ni fresh. (Our small fish are fresh.)"

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🌍 "Sambaza" Across Africa

This word is also used in 2 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Sambaza 🇿🇦 South Africa

A township slang (from Zulu sabalaza) meaning to hustle or make ends meet by selling petty goods. If someone is sambaza-ing, they are grinding, perhap…

Sambaza 🇷🇼 Rwanda

Amafi mato (Small fish)