Shengwords

Places

Town, the village, abroad and Nairobi's own place names.

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  1. Kanairo kah-nah-EE-roh

    "Kanairo" is Sheng for Nairobi.

    • Kanairo ni mji wa haraka.Nairobi is a fast city.

  2. Tao TAH-oh

    "Tao" is Sheng for town (also: the city centre).

    • Tukutane tao saa nane.Let's meet in town at two.

  3. Ushago oo-SHAH-goh

    "Ushago" is Sheng for upcountry (also: the village).

    • Tunaenda ushago December.We're going upcountry in December.

  4. Nai NAH-ee

    "Nai" is Sheng for Nairobi.

    • Nimeishi Nai miaka kumi.I've lived in Nairobi for ten years.

  5. Majuu mah-JOO-oo

    "Majuu" is Sheng for abroad (also: overseas).

    • Sister yangu anaishi majuu.My sister lives abroad.

  6. Eastlando eh-ah-STLAH-ndoh

    "Eastlando" is Sheng for Eastlands (also: Nairobi).

    • Nimelelewa Eastlando.I was raised in Eastlands.

  7. Mjini m-JEE-nee

    "Mjini" is Sheng for in town (also: in the city centre).

    • Naenda mjini kununua viatu.I'm going to town to buy shoes.

  8. Coasto coh-AH-stoh

    "Coasto" is Sheng for the Coast (also: Mombasa).

    • Tunaenda Coasto kwa holiday.We're going to the Coast for the holiday.

  9. Choche CHOH-cheh

    "Choche" is Sheng for secret hideout or hidden place.

    • Wamebaki kwa choche yao.They stayed at their hideout.

  10. Chuom CHOO-ohm

    "Chuom" is Sheng for alley (also: dingy or hidden place).

    • Wako chuom wanapiga story.They are in the alley telling stories.

Quiz: 10 questions

1. What does Kanairo mean?

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