Sheng for “matatu”

The most common Sheng word for matatu is Jav. Others: Mathree.

Jav jahv, most common

"Jav" is Sheng for matatu. A matatu.

  • Jav imejaa, tungoje ingine.The matatu is full, let's wait for another.

Mathree mah-THREH-eh

"Mathree" is Sheng for matatu (minibus taxi). A matatu (minibus taxi).

  • Mathree ya town ni tano mbao.The matatu to town is a hundred bob.
What is the Sheng word for matatu?

The most common Sheng word for matatu is Jav. Others: Mathree.

How do you say matatu in Sheng in a sentence?

"Jav imejaa, tungoje ingine." means "The matatu is full, let's wait for another."