Sheng for “street”
The most common Sheng word for street is Mtaa. Others: Barabara.
Mtaa m-TAH-ah, most common
"Mtaa" is Sheng for the hood (also: neighbourhood, street). Your neighbourhood — the specific streets, shops and faces you grew up around. 'Mtaani' means 'in the hood' and is used constantly.
- Nimekulia mtaani hapa.I grew up in this hood.
Barabara bah-rah-BAH-rah
"Barabara" is Sheng for road (also: street). The road. Also used figuratively: 'mambo ya barabara' means street matters, things only understood by people who live outside.
- Barabara iko wazi asubuhi.The road is clear in the morning.
What is the Sheng word for street?
The most common Sheng word for street is Mtaa. Others: Barabara.
How do you say street in Sheng in a sentence?
"Nimekulia mtaani hapa." means "I grew up in this hood."