What does Tongava mean?

Soyez bénis / Be blessed For example: "Tongava daholo Malagasy! (Be blessed all Malagasy!)"

Where does the slang word Tongava come from?

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

Tongava

🇲🇬 Madagascar Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Tongava definition 1

Soyez bénis / Be blessed

"Tongava daholo Malagasy! (Be blessed all Malagasy!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇬 Madagascar
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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