Shengwords

Feelings

Happy, angry, bored, proud. How people say what they feel.

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  1. Kuboeka koo-boh-EH-kah

    "Kuboeka" is Sheng for to be bored (also: to be fed up).

    • Nimeboeka na hii job.I'm fed up with this job.

  2. Kubamba koo-BAH-mbah

    "Kubamba" is Sheng for to please (also: to excite).

    • Hiyo ngoma inanibamba sana.That song really excites me.

  3. Kuringa koo-REE-ngah

    "Kuringa" is Sheng for to show off (also: to act proud).

    • Tangu apate job anaringa sana.Since he got a job he shows off a lot.

  4. Madharau mah-dhah-RAH-oo

    "Madharau" is Sheng for disrespect (also: looking down on people).

    • Madharau zako zitakuisha siku moja.Your disrespect will end one day.

  5. Kuchoka koo-CHOH-kah

    "Kuchoka" is Sheng for to be tired (also: very tired).

    • Nimechoka kabisa leo.I'm completely exhausted today.

  6. Kuchemka koo-cheh-M-kah

    "Kuchemka" is Sheng for to get angry.

    • Usimchokoze, anachemka haraka.Don't provoke him, he gets angry fast.

  7. Kudata koo-DAH-tah

    "Kudata" is Sheng for to fall hard for someone.

    • Nimedata na huyo dem.I've fallen hard for that girl.

  8. Sijiskii see-jee-SKEE-ee

    "Sijiskii" is Sheng for I don't feel like it.

    • Sijiskii kutoka leo.I don't feel like going out today.

  9. Aluta ah-LOO-tah

    "Aluta" is Sheng for feeling good (also: euphoric (often after getting high)).

    • Niko aluta baada ya hiyo session.I feel great after that session.

  10. Furiosah foo-ree-OH-sahh

    "Furiosah" is Sheng for being angry (also: furious).

    • Ako furiosah juu ya simu.He is angry about the phone.

Quiz: 10 questions

1. What does Kuboeka mean?

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