Sana/kwa wingi (Very/a lot) For example: "Napenda muziki sana (I love music very much)"

Where does the slang word Sana come from?

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

Sana

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Sana/kwa wingi (Very/a lot)

"Napenda muziki sana (I love music very much)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

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Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Sana

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Sana 🇪🇬 Egypt

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"السنة الجاية (Next year) - El sana el gaya"

🇹🇿 About Tanzania Slang

Tanzanian slang is rooted in Swahili, the national language, with vibrant Bongo Flava music culture adding fresh terms to everyday speech in Dar es Salaam.

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🌍 "Sana" Across Africa

This word is also used in 3 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Sana

A name for a beautiful amazing girl. People often don't realize the gold shes worth till they lose her. She has a big heart for everyone she loves. Sa…

Sana 🇪🇬 Egypt

سنة - Year

Sana 🇿🇲 Zambia

Very much/a lot