Sheng for “upcountry”
The most common Sheng word for upcountry is Ushago. Others: Mashinani, Mushatha, Ocha.
Ushago oo-SHAH-goh, most common
"Ushago" is Sheng for upcountry (also: the village). Your rural home, away from the city.
- Tunaenda ushago December.We're going upcountry in December.
Mashinani mah-shee-NAH-nee
"Mashinani" is Sheng for upcountry (also: in the rural home area). The countryside where your family comes from. Going 'mashinani' means leaving the city for the village, usually for holidays or a funeral.
- Tunakwenda mashinani Desemba.We're going upcountry in December.
Mushatha moo-SHAH-thah
"Mushatha" is Sheng for upcountry (also: the village). Upcountry / the village.
- Shosh yuko mushatha.Grandma is upcountry.
Ocha OH-chah
"Ocha" is Sheng for upcountry (also: the village, rural home). Upcountry / the village / rural home.
- Tunaenda ocha kwa Christmas.We are going upcountry for Christmas.
What is the Sheng word for upcountry?
The most common Sheng word for upcountry is Ushago. Others: Mashinani, Mushatha, Ocha.
How do you say upcountry in Sheng in a sentence?
"Tunaenda ushago December." means "We're going upcountry in December."