What does Shwari mean?

Slang for “all good” or “okay.” Often used in greetings like “Mambo?” – “Shwari” (“How are things?” – “Peaceful”). For example: "“Ulivyo niacha, mambo yalikuwa shwari” (“After you left, everything was okay”)"

Where does the slang word Shwari come from?

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

Shwari

Q: What are other meanings of Shwari?

Shwari can also mean: Slang for all good or okay. Often used in greetings like Mambo? – Shwari; Sawa / bila shida (Fine / no problem)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Jul 27, 2025 · 3 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Shwari definition 1

Slang for “all good” or “okay.” Often used in greetings like “Mambo?” – “Shwari” (“How are things?” – “Peaceful”).

"“Ulivyo niacha, mambo yalikuwa shwari” (“After you left, everything was okay”)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 27, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Shwari definition 2

Slang for all good or okay. Often used in greetings like Mambo? – Shwari

"Ulivyo niacha, mambo yalikuwa shwari (After you left, everything was okay)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Shwari definition 3

Sawa / bila shida (Fine / no problem)

"Yote ni shwari (Everything is fine)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 3 community definitions
Added: July 2025

↻ Similar Words

Shwari 🇰🇪 Kenya

Sawa / bila shida (Fine / no problem)

"Yote ni shwari (Everything is fine)"

Shamwari 🇲🇿 Mozambique

Amigo em ndau (Friend in Ndau)

"Shamwari yangu (My friend)"

🇹🇿 About Tanzania Slang

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