Shengwords

Sheng for “alcohol”

The most common Sheng word for alcohol is Kanywaji. Others: Pombe, Tei.

Kanywaji kah-NYWAH-jee, most common

"Kanywaji" is Sheng for drink (also: alcohol). A soft way to say alcohol.

  • Twende tukamate kanywaji.Let's go have a drink.

Pombe POH-mbeh

"Pombe" is Sheng for alcohol (also: booze). Alcohol in general. Sheng speakers specify by type: bia (beer), mzinga (a large bottle), and a long list of local brew names.

  • Hakuna pombe kwa nyumba yetu.There's no alcohol in our house.

Tei TEH-ee

"Tei" is Sheng for alcohol (also: booze (from 'tea')). Alcohol / booze (from 'tea').

  • Usilete tei kwa ofisi.Don't bring alcohol to the office.
What is the Sheng word for alcohol?

The most common Sheng word for alcohol is Kanywaji. Others: Pombe, Tei.

How do you say alcohol in Sheng in a sentence?

"Twende tukamate kanywaji." means "Let's go have a drink."