Shengwords

Police and law

Police, guards, bribes and jail.

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  1. Kitu kidogo KEE-too kee-DOH-goh

    "Kitu kidogo" is Sheng for bribe.

    • Karao aliitisha kitu kidogo.The policeman asked for a bribe.

  2. Soja SOH-jah

    "Soja" is Sheng for security guard (also: soldier).

    • Soja wa gate hataki tuingie.The guard at the gate won't let us in.

  3. Jela JEH-lah

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

    • Alikaa jela miaka mbili.He spent two years in jail.

  4. Sanse sah-N-seh

    "Sanse" is Sheng for police officer.

    • Sanse wako kwa roundabout.The police are at the roundabout.

  5. Askari ah-SKAH-ree

    "Askari" is Sheng for police officer (also: guard, soldier).

    • Askari walikuwa kwa barabara usiku kote.The officers were on the road all night.

  6. Hessy hehssy

    "Hessy" is Sheng for police officer.

    • Hessy wamefika na gari.The cops arrived with a vehicle.

  7. Karau kah-RAH-oo

    "Karau" is Sheng for police officer.

    • Karau wako kwa corner.The police are at the corner.

  8. Njege NJEH-geh

    "Njege" is Sheng for the police.

    • Njege wamekaba mtaa.The police have blocked the street.

  9. Saigon sah-EE-gohn

    "Saigon" is Sheng for police officer (street slang).

    • Saigon anapita kila siku.A cop passes by every day.

  10. Kukamatwa koo-kah-MAH-twah

    "Kukamatwa" is Sheng for to be caught (also: to be arrested).

    • Rafiki yangu amekamatwa jana.My friend was arrested yesterday.

Quiz: 10 questions

1. What does Kitu kidogo mean?

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