Shengwords

Trouble and crime

Thieves, scams and the trouble to avoid.

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  1. Kuoshwa koo-OH-shwah

    "Kuoshwa" is Sheng for to be conned (also: to be played).

    • Nilioshwa thao tano na agent fake.I was conned out of five thousand by a fake agent.

  2. Wash wash wahsh wahsh

    "Wash wash" is Sheng for fake money scam (also: money laundering).

    • Hiyo gari ni ya wash wash.That car was bought with scam money.

  3. Ngeta NGEH-tah

    "Ngeta" is Sheng for mugging by choking from behind.

    • Alipigwa ngeta usiku akitoka job.He was mugged at night on his way from work.

  4. Kubonda koo-BOH-ndah

    "Kubonda" is Sheng for to beat up.

    • Mwizi alibondwa na raia.The thief was beaten by the crowd.

  5. Godha GOH-dhah

    "Godha" is Sheng for to steal (also: take something).

    • Wame godha simu yangu.They stole my phone.

  6. Kauzi kah-OO-zee

    "Kauzi" is Sheng for thief.

    • Chunga simu, kauzi ni wengi tao.Watch your phone, there are many thieves in town.

  7. Mgondi m-GOH-ndee

    "Mgondi" is Sheng for thug (also: robber).

    • Mgondi walivamia duka jana.Thugs raided the shop yesterday.

  8. Ndondo NDOH-ndoh

    "Ndondo" is Sheng for jail (also: prison).

    • Ameenda ndondo miezi miwili.He went to jail for two months.

  9. Ringita ree-NGEE-tah

    "Ringita" is Sheng for to steal from (someone).

    • Amekuwa akiringita watu kwa mat.He has been stealing from people on the matatu.

  10. Kuiba koo-EE-bah

    "Kuiba" is Sheng for to steal.

    • Sikwi kitu chochote.I haven't stolen anything.

Quiz: 10 questions

1. What does Kuoshwa mean?

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