What does Utafiti mean?

Utafiti/kuchunguza (Research/investigation) For example: "Utafiti wa chuo kikuu unafanyika (University research is happening)"

Where does the slang word Utafiti come from?

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

Utafiti

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Utafiti/kuchunguza (Research/investigation)

"Utafiti wa chuo kikuu unafanyika (University research is happening)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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