What does Xitlhavelo mean?

Instrumento musical tradicional Tsonga (Traditional Tsonga musical instrument) For example: "Va yimbelela hi xitlhavelo eka ndzhatho (They play the xitlhavelo at the ceremony)"

Where does the slang word Xitlhavelo come from?

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

Xitlhavelo

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Instrumento musical tradicional Tsonga (Traditional Tsonga musical instrument)

"Va yimbelela hi xitlhavelo eka ndzhatho (They play the xitlhavelo at the ceremony)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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