What does Sebenza mean?

Ukusebenza kanzima (To work hard) For example: "Ngisebenza nsuku zonke (I work every day)"

Where does the slang word Sebenza come from?

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

Sebenza

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Sebenza definition 1

Ukusebenza kanzima (To work hard)

"Ngisebenza nsuku zonke (I work every day)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Sebenza 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Ho sebetsa / Ho bereka (To work / To labor)

"Ke sebenza mantsiboea! (I work in the evening!)"

Sebenta 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Kaderno di nota (Caderno de notas) (Notebook)

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This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Sebenza 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Ho sebetsa / Ho bereka (To work / To labor)

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