Sayings in Sheng Misemo
Whole phrases and viral lines you can drop into a chat.
- Ni Form Gani what's the plan, what's the move
- Tuko Pamoja we're together, I'm with you, solidarity
- Nimeishiwa I'm broke, I've run out
- Poa Kabisa totally fine, all good, no problem
- Luku Ni Moto your outfit is fire, you look amazing
- Bag ni ya nini what's the bag for?
- Haina noma no problem
- Ni Mbaya it's insanely good (or genuinely terrible)
- Hakuna Wasiwasi no worries, don't be anxious
- Piga Luku to dress sharply, to make an impression
- Alele mtoto chant from the song 'Kitemeo'
- Chapa Kazi work hard, get to it
- Stori za jaba wild, made-up stories
- Twende kazi let's go, let's get to work
- Wacha mchezo stop joking, be serious
- Tuko Fiti we're solid, we're good, no problems
- Hii imeenda it's a done deal
- Kazi ni kazi work is work
- Kuna Gani what's happening, what's the issue
- Kwani ni kesho why wait, live for today
- Mambo ni matatu there are only three options
- Mapema ndio best early is best
- Usiniingie don't start with me, don't get in my face
- Inauma but itabidi uzoee it hurts but you'll have to get used to it
- Kufinish kumalo to finish completely
- Nairobi ni shamba la mawe Nairobi is a hard place to make a living
- Ni God manze it's all thanks to God
- Si uchawi ni maombi it's not witchcraft, it's prayer
- Sipangwingwi nobody tells me what to do
- Wacha Hilo drop it, leave that, never mind
What are popular Sheng sayings?
The most common are Ni Form Gani (what's the plan), Tuko Pamoja (we're together), Nimeishiwa (I'm broke), Poa Kabisa (totally fine), Luku Ni Moto (your outfit is fire). Whole phrases and viral lines you can drop into a chat.