What does Ugonjwa mean?

Ugonjwa/hali mbaya ya mwili (Sickness/bad body condition) For example: "Ugonjwa wa malaria ni wa kawaida hapa (Malaria sickness is common here)"

Where does the slang word Ugonjwa come from?

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

What are other meanings of Ugonjwa?

Ugonjwa can also mean: Ugonjwa/hali mbaya (Sickness/bad condition)

Ugonjwa

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added August 21, 2025 · 2 definitions

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Ugonjwa

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Ugonjwa/hali mbaya ya mwili (Sickness/bad body condition)

"Ugonjwa wa malaria ni wa kawaida hapa (Malaria sickness is common here)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 21, 2025

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Ugonjwa — definition 2

Ugonjwa/hali mbaya (Sickness/bad condition)

"Ugonjwa wa kifua kikuu unahitaji matibabu (Tuberculosis needs treatment)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 21, 2025

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🇹🇿 About Tanzania Slang

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