What does Umfula mean?

I-river (River) For example: "Umfula ugcwele ngemva kwemvula (The river is full after the rain)"

Where does the slang word Umfula come from?

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

Umfula

🇸🇿 Eswatini Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Umfula definition 1

I-river (River)

"Umfula ugcwele ngemva kwemvula (The river is full after the rain)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇿 Eswatini
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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