Dagbanli Dictionary Pages

Noun

zanaaza

originally this was the name of food prepared for the grave diggers; now, the custom of preparing food for the Muslim priest, when a death occurs.

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What does “zanaaza” mean in Dagbani?

originally this was the name of food prepared for the grave diggers; now, the custom of preparing food for the Muslim priest, when a death occurs.

Also spelled Dagbanli — both spellings refer to the same Mabia (Gur) language spoken in northern Ghana.

Meanings

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originally this was the name of food prepared for the grave diggers; now, the custom of preparing food for the Muslim priest, when a death occurs.