Sheng for “understand”
The most common Sheng word for understand is Elewa. Others: Kukemba, Kunauwo, Shika.
Elewa eh-LEH-wah, most common
"Elewa" is Sheng for to understand. To understand or to be clear. 'Umeelewa?' — did you get it? — checks comprehension after an explanation.
- Nimeelewa sasa, asante.I understand now, thanks.
Kukemba koo-KEH-mbah
"Kukemba" is Sheng for to observe (also: figure out, understand). To observe / figure out / understand.
- Nimekemba mpango mzima.I have figured out the whole plan.
Kunauwo koo-nah-OO-woh
"Kunauwo" is Sheng for to know (also: understand). To know / understand.
- Sina kunauwo hizo story.I don't know those stories.
Shika SHEE-kah
"Shika" is Sheng for hold (also: catch, understand (grasp something)). Hold / Catch / Understand (grasp something).
- Umeshika story yangu?Have you caught my story?
What is the Sheng word for understand?
The most common Sheng word for understand is Elewa. Others: Kukemba, Kunauwo, Shika.
How do you say understand in Sheng in a sentence?
"Nimeelewa sasa, asante." means "I understand now, thanks."