What does Tatana mean?

Pai em changana (Father in Changana) For example: "Tatana wa mina (My father)"

Where does the slang word Tatana come from?

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

Tatana

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Pai em changana (Father in Changana)

"Tatana wa mina (My father)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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