People in Sheng Watu
Words for men, women and the kinds of people you meet in town.
- Msee guy, person, dude, mate
- Wasee guys, people, folks
- Demu girl, young woman
- Mjanja sharp, streetwise person; clever one
- Makanga matatu conductor, touts
- Babi rich kid, posh person
- Chizi crazy person
- Kanjo city council enforcement officers
- Mzee old man; respectful term for a grown man
- Mrembo beautiful woman; gorgeous one
- Kijana young man, youth
- Jamaa the guy; relatives, folks
- Dem girl or young woman
- Mamu girl, young woman
- Mheshimiwa honorable, respected person, often a politician
- Mresh beautiful, good-looking girl (short for 'fresh')
- Msupa beautiful girl or woman
- Msupa wa ndai 'car girl'mature
- Ndenge girl (literally 'bird')
- Odi ordinary, average person (not famous)
- Mwalimu teacher
- Mwanafunzi student
- Msanii artist, creative
What do you call people in Sheng?
The most common are Msee (guy), Wasee (guys), Demu (girl), Mjanja (sharp), Makanga (matatu conductor). Words for men, women and the kinds of people you meet in town.