Sheng for “soldier”
The most common Sheng word for soldier is Soja. Others: Askari.
Soja SOH-jah, most common
"Soja" is Sheng for security guard (also: soldier). A guard at a gate, or a soldier.
- Soja wa gate hataki tuingie.The guard at the gate won't let us in.
Askari ah-SKAH-ree
"Askari" is Sheng for police officer (also: guard, soldier). Any uniformed officer — police, security guard or soldier. Context decides which.
- Askari walikuwa kwa barabara usiku kote.The officers were on the road all night.
What is the Sheng word for soldier?
The most common Sheng word for soldier is Soja. Others: Askari.
How do you say soldier in Sheng in a sentence?
"Soja wa gate hataki tuingie." means "The guard at the gate won't let us in."