Shengwords

Money

Cash, debts, being broke and getting rich.

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  1. Chuma CHOO-mah

    "Chuma" is Sheng for money (also: to earn, to get hold of).

    • Leo nimechuma kidogo tu.Today I earned only a little.

  2. Mbao MBAH-oh

    "Mbao" is Sheng for money (also: cash).

    • Sina mbao hadi mwezi uishe.I have no cash until the month ends.

  3. Kusota koo-SOH-tah

    "Kusota" is Sheng for to be broke.

    • Nimesota mbaya, hata fare sina.I'm badly broke, I don't even have fare.

  4. Pesa PEH-sah

    "Pesa" is Sheng for money.

    • Pesa za matatu zimeisha.The matatu fare money is finished.

  5. Fuliza foo-LEE-zah

    "Fuliza" is Sheng for to borrow from M-Pesa (also: to go into overdraft).

    • Nimefuliza ndio nilipe stima.I borrowed on M-Pesa to pay for electricity.

  6. Kuishiwa koo-ee-SHEE-wah

    "Kuishiwa" is Sheng for to run out (of money (also: of options)).

    • Nimeishiwa kabisa mwezi huu.I'm completely broke this month.

  7. Faranga fah-RAH-ngah

    "Faranga" is Sheng for money (also: funds).

    • Faranga sina, lakini nitapata kesho.I have no funds, but I'll get some tomorrow.

  8. Munde MOO-ndeh

    "Munde" is Sheng for money.

    • Sina munde leo, nisaidie.I have no money today, help me out.

  9. Kulipa koo-LEE-pah

    "Kulipa" is Sheng for to pay.

    • Nishalipa nauli yangu.I've already paid my fare.

  10. Kudai koo-DAH-ee

    "Kudai" is Sheng for to claim (also: to insist, to demand).

    • Anadai mbao zake tangu wiki iliyopita.He's been demanding his money since last week.

Quiz: 10 questions

1. What does Chuma mean?

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