Shengwords

Sheng for “work”

The most common Sheng word for work is Kazi. Others: Jobo, Wera.

Kazi KAH-zee, most common

"Kazi" is Sheng for work (also: job, task). Work in every sense — employment, a chore, or effort. 'Chapa kazi' means work hard; 'kazi imekwisha' means the job is done.

  • Naenda kazi saa kumi na moja.I go to work at five in the morning.

Jobo JOH-boh

"Jobo" is Sheng for job (also: work). A job or your place of work.

  • Naenda jobo mapema kesho.I'm going to work early tomorrow.

Wera WEH-rah

"Wera" is Sheng for work (also: job). Work, mostly hard or manual work.

  • Wera ya mjengo ni ngumu.Construction work is hard.
What is the Sheng word for work?

The most common Sheng word for work is Kazi. Others: Jobo, Wera.

How do you say work in Sheng in a sentence?

"Naenda kazi saa kumi na moja." means "I go to work at five in the morning."