What does Vat en sit mean?

Oku kala pamwe no marriage (Living together without marriage) For example: "They're doing vat en sit for two years now. (They're living together for two years now.)"

Where does the slang word Vat en sit come from?

Vat en sit is a slang term from Namibia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Namibia and across Africa.

Vat en sit

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Vat en sit definition 1

Oku kala pamwe no marriage (Living together without marriage)

"They're doing vat en sit for two years now. (They're living together for two years now.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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Vat en sit 🇿🇦 South Africa

Afrikaans for "take and sit," describing an informal cohabitation relationship. Financially, such arrangements might mean shared expenses without formal marriage. Not exactly slang for money, but rele…

"They're vat 'n sit, so they split rent and groceries. (Afrikaans/English, meaning "They're living together without marri…"

Vat en sit 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Ho lula hammoho ntle le lenyalo / Living together (Living together without marriage)

"Ba vat en sit ka lilemo tse tharo! (They've been living together for three years!)"

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🌍 "Vat en sit" Across Africa

This word is also used in 2 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Vat en sit 🇿🇦 South Africa

Afrikaans for "take and sit," describing an informal cohabitation relationship. Financially, such arrangements might mean shared expenses without form…

Vat en sit 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Ho lula hammoho ntle le lenyalo / Living together (Living together without marriage)