Sheng for “fail”

The most common Sheng word for fail is Kufeliwa. Others: Gwara, Kudunda, Kuparara.

Kufeliwa koo-feh-LEE-wah, most common

"Kufeliwa" is Sheng for to fail (also: to be let down, to fall through). To fail an exam, or for a plan to collapse on you. 'Nimefeliwa' can mean I failed or I got disappointed.

  • Nimefeliwa hesabu tena.I failed maths again.

Gwara GWAH-rah

"Gwara" is Sheng for to fail. To fail.

  • Usigware kwa interview.Don't fail the interview.

Kudunda koo-DOO-ndah

"Kudunda" is Sheng for to fail (also: flop). To fail / flop.

  • Biz yake imedunda.His business has flopped.

Kuparara koo-pah-RAH-rah

"Kuparara" is Sheng for to fail (also: mess up). To fail / mess up.

  • Ame parara mtihani.He has failed the exam.
What is the Sheng word for fail?

The most common Sheng word for fail is Kufeliwa. Others: Gwara, Kudunda, Kuparara.

How do you say fail in Sheng in a sentence?

"Nimefeliwa hesabu tena." means "I failed maths again."