Sheng for “old man”
The most common Sheng word for old man is Mzae. Others: Mzee.
Mzae m-ZAH-eh, most common
"Mzae" is Sheng for father (also: old man). Your father, or any older man.
- Mzae hataki kelele kwa nyumba.Dad doesn't want noise in the house.
Mzee m-ZEH-eh
"Mzee" is Sheng for old man (also: respectful term for a grown man). An elder, or any grown man you want to address with respect. Among friends, 'mzee' can be affectionate, like 'old man' in English.
- Mzee wangu yuko nyumbani.My old man (father) is at home.
What is the Sheng word for old man?
The most common Sheng word for old man is Mzae. Others: Mzee.
How do you say old man in Sheng in a sentence?
"Mzae hataki kelele kwa nyumba." means "Dad doesn't want noise in the house."