Sheng for “good”
The most common Sheng word for good is Safi. Others: Mzuri, Nzuri, Fiti, Kubaya, Shava.
Safi SAH-fee, most common
"Safi" is Sheng for clean (also: good, well done). Safi praises something for being neat, correct or impressive — an outfit, a result, a plan. It also works as a dry 'nice one' between friends.
- Luku yako ni safi leo.Your outfit is sharp today.
Mzuri m-ZOO-ree
"Mzuri" is Sheng for good (also: nice, beautiful). The everyday positive adjective. Sheng speakers pair it freely with English: 'mzuri vile' (good in a nice way).
- Siku ilikuwa mzuri sana.The day was very good.
Nzuri NZOO-ree
"Nzuri" is Sheng for good (also: fine, beautiful). The standard positive reply to habari, and a general word for something good or good-looking. In Sheng it often appears as 'nzuri kabisa'.
- Mambo? — Nzuri sana.What's up? — Very good.
Fiti FEE-tee
"Fiti" is Sheng for fine (also: good). Fine / Good — borrowed from English 'fit'.
- Kila kitu ni fiti.Everything is fine.
Kubaya koo-BAH-yah
"Kubaya" is Sheng for bad (also: not good). Bad / not good.
- Hali iko kubaya leo.The situation is bad today.
Shava SHAH-vah
"Shava" is Sheng for good (also: nice). Good / nice.
- Kila kitu ni shava.Everything is good.
What is the Sheng word for good?
The most common Sheng word for good is Safi. Others: Mzuri, Nzuri, Fiti, Kubaya, Shava.
How do you say good in Sheng in a sentence?
"Luku yako ni safi leo." means "Your outfit is sharp today."