What does Tchova mean?

Short for tchova-xita-dula, a hand-pushed wheelbarrow used for carrying loads. By extension, to hustle doing odd jobs For example: "Ele vive do tchova, carregando caixa no mercado. (He makes a living with a wheelbarrow, hauling crates at the market.)"

Where does the slang word Tchova come from?

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

What are other meanings of Tchova?

Tchova can also mean: Trabalhar duro (Work hard)

Tchova

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added August 03, 2025 · 2 definitions

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Short for tchova-xita-dula, a hand-pushed wheelbarrow used for carrying loads. By extension, to hustle doing odd jobs

"Ele vive do tchova, carregando caixa no mercado. (He makes a living with a wheelbarrow, hauling crates at the market.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 03, 2025

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Tchova — definition 2

Trabalhar duro (Work hard)

"Temos que tchova pra viver (We have to work hard to live)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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🇲🇿 About Mozambique Slang

Tchova is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Mozambique. Mozambique slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1213 Mozambique slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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