Shengwords

Sayings

Whole phrases and viral lines you can drop into a chat.

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  1. Ni Form Gani nee fohrm GAH-nee

    "Ni Form Gani" is Sheng for what's the plan (also: what's the move).

    • Ni form gani leo usiku, wasee?What's the plan tonight, guys?

  2. Tuko Pamoja TOO-koh pah-MOH-jah

    "Tuko Pamoja" is Sheng for we're together (also: I'm with you, solidarity).

    • Usijali, tuko pamoja.Don't worry, we're in this together.

  3. Nimeishiwa nee-meh-ee-SHEE-wah

    "Nimeishiwa" is Sheng for I'm broke (also: I've run out).

    • Nimeishiwa kabisa, nisaidie na nauli.I'm completely broke, help me with fare.

  4. Poa Kabisa POH-ah kah-BEE-sah

    "Poa Kabisa" is Sheng for totally fine (also: all good, no problem).

    • Uko aje? — Poa kabisa.How are you? — Totally fine.

  5. Luku Ni Moto LOO-koo nee MOH-toh

    "Luku Ni Moto" is Sheng for your outfit is fire (also: you look amazing).

    • Luku ni moto leo, msee!Your outfit is fire today, man!

  6. Bag ni ya nini bahg nee yah NEE-nee

    "Bag ni ya nini" is Sheng for what's the bag for?.

    • Umekuja na backpack kwa date, bag ni ya nini?You came to a date with a backpack, what's the bag for?

  7. Haina noma hah-EE-nah NOH-mah

    "Haina noma" is Sheng for no problem.

    • Haina noma, nitakungoja.No problem, I'll wait for you.

  8. Ni Mbaya nee MBAH-yah

    "Ni Mbaya" is Sheng for it's insanely good (or genuinely terrible).

    • Wimbo ule ni mbaya!That song is insane (in a good way)!

  9. Hakuna Wasiwasi hah-KOO-nah wah-see-WAH-see

    "Hakuna Wasiwasi" is Sheng for no worries (also: don't be anxious).

    • Hakuna wasiwasi, nitakulipa wiki ijayo.No worries, I'll pay you next week.

  10. Piga Luku PEE-gah LOO-koo

    "Piga Luku" is Sheng for to dress sharply (also: to make an impression).

    • Tunapiga luku kabla ya kutoka.We dress up before going out.

Quiz: 10 questions

1. What does Ni Form Gani mean?

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