What does Sanibonani mean?

Ukubingelela abantu abaningi (To greet many people) For example: "Sanibonani nonke (Hello everyone)"

Where does the slang word Sanibonani come from?

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

Sanibonani

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Sanibonani definition 1

Ukubingelela abantu abaningi (To greet many people)

"Sanibonani nonke (Hello everyone)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Sanibonani 🇲🇿 Mozambique

Saudação para vários (Greeting for many)

"Sanibonani, pessoal! (Hello, everyone!)"

abonni 🇩🇿 Algeria

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Sanibonani 🇲🇿 Mozambique

Saudação para vários (Greeting for many)

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