What does Tsela mean?

Tsela (Road) For example: "Tsela e e maswe (Bad road)"

Where does the slang word Tsela come from?

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

What are other meanings of Tsela?

Tsela can also mean: Ho rata motho / Ho mo bolella (To love someone / To tell them)

Tsela

🇧🇼 Botswana Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 2 definitions

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Tsela definition 1

Tsela (Road)

"Tsela e e maswe (Bad road)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Tsela definition 2

Ho rata motho / Ho mo bolella (To love someone / To tell them)

"Ke tla mo tšela kajeno! (I'll tell her today!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇼 Botswana
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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