Shengwords

Sheng for “friend”

The most common Sheng word for friend is Rafiki. Others: Arif.

Rafiki rah-FEE-kee, most common

"Rafiki" is Sheng for friend. Friend, used in Sheng exactly as in Swahili. Plural 'marafiki'. Sheng speakers often shorten it to 'rafi' in fast conversation.

  • Ni rafiki yangu tangu darasa la nne.He's been my friend since class four.

Arif AH-reef

"Arif" is Sheng for friend (also: buddy). A friend / buddy.

  • Arif yangu ni wa mbogi.My friend is part of the crew.
What is the Sheng word for friend?

The most common Sheng word for friend is Rafiki. Others: Arif.

How do you say friend in Sheng in a sentence?

"Ni rafiki yangu tangu darasa la nne." means "He's been my friend since class four."