Sheng for “salary”
The most common Sheng word for salary is Salo. Others: Mshahara.
Salo SAH-loh, most common
"Salo" is Sheng for salary (also: pay). The money you are paid for work, usually at the end of the month.
- Salo ikiingia nitakulipa.When my salary comes in I'll pay you.
Mshahara m-shah-HAH-rah
"Mshahara" is Sheng for salary (also: wages). Formal pay, as opposed to chuma or doo which can be any cash. Around month end everyone talks about the mshahara.
- Mshahara unakuja tarehe mbili.The salary comes on the second.
What is the Sheng word for salary?
The most common Sheng word for salary is Salo. Others: Mshahara.
How do you say salary in Sheng in a sentence?
"Salo ikiingia nitakulipa." means "When my salary comes in I'll pay you."