What does Zahanati mean?

Zahanati/duka la dawa (Pharmacy/medicine shop) For example: "Zahanati ya mtaa ina dawa za haraka (Neighborhood pharmacy has quick medicines)"

Where does the slang word Zahanati come from?

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

Zahanati

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Zahanati/duka la dawa (Pharmacy/medicine shop)

"Zahanati ya mtaa ina dawa za haraka (Neighborhood pharmacy has quick medicines)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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