Sheng for “know”

The most common Sheng word for know is Jua. Others: Kunauwo.

Jua JOO-ah, most common

"Jua" is Sheng for to know. To know a fact, a person or a skill. 'Sijui' — I don't know — and 'unajua?' — you know? — appear in almost every conversation.

  • Sijui jibu la swali hilo.I don't know the answer to that question.

Kunauwo koo-nah-OO-woh

"Kunauwo" is Sheng for to know (also: understand). To know / understand.

  • Sina kunauwo hizo story.I don't know those stories.
What is the Sheng word for know?

The most common Sheng word for know is Jua. Others: Kunauwo.

How do you say know in Sheng in a sentence?

"Sijui jibu la swali hilo." means "I don't know the answer to that question."