Sports

Lesson

1. Kubet KOO-beht Listen (synthetic)

   "Kubet" is Sheng for to bet.

   • Wacha kubet, save pesa.Stop betting, save your money.

2. Mkeka m-KEH-kah Listen (synthetic)

   "Mkeka" is Sheng for betting slip.

   • Mkeka yangu imechomwa na game moja.My bet slip was ruined by one game.

3. Mechi MEH-chee Listen (synthetic)

   "Mechi" is Sheng for match (also: game).

   • Mechi inaanza saa kumi.The match starts at four.

4. Bao BAH-oh Listen (synthetic)

   "Bao" is Sheng for goal.

   • Arsenal wamefunga bao tatu.Arsenal have scored three goals.

5. Chobo CHOH-boh Listen (synthetic)

   "Chobo" is Sheng for nutmeg.

   • Alimpiga chobo mbele ya kila mtu.He nutmegged him in front of everyone.

6. Dimba DEE-mbah Listen (synthetic)

   "Dimba" is Sheng for football (also: the pitch).

   • Wasee wako dimba wanacheza.The guys are at the pitch playing.