What does Zawaj mean?

Arus wa aris (Marriage/wedding) For example: "Fi zawaj kbir bukra (There's a big wedding tomorrow)"

Where does the slang word Zawaj come from?

Zawaj is a slang term from South Sudan. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Sudan and across Africa.

Zawaj

🇸🇸 South Sudan Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Zawaj definition 1

Arus wa aris (Marriage/wedding)

"Fi zawaj kbir bukra (There's a big wedding tomorrow)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇸 South Sudan
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Zawaj 🇹🇳 Tunisia

Zawaj (Marriage)

"Zawaj ma3 hob (Marriage with love)"

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"Bech nezawej biha (I will marry her)"

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