Sheng for “000 shillings”

The most common Sheng word for 000 shillings is Ngiri. Others: Ndovu.

Ngiri NGEE-ree, most common

"Ngiri" is Sheng for 1 (also: 000 shillings). One thousand shillings.

  • Rent imepanda na ngiri mbili.The rent has gone up by two thousand.

Ndovu NDOH-voo

"Ndovu" is Sheng for 1 (also: 000 shillings). A thousand-shilling note. The note has an elephant on it.

  • Nikopeshe ndovu moja hadi Friday.Lend me a thousand until Friday.
What is the Sheng word for 000 shillings?

The most common Sheng word for 000 shillings is Ngiri. Others: Ndovu.

How do you say 000 shillings in Sheng in a sentence?

"Rent imepanda na ngiri mbili." means "The rent has gone up by two thousand."