Aki

AH-kee /ˈɑ.ki/

"Aki" is Sheng for honestly (also: please).

Meaning

  1. interjection honestly, please. A word that adds feeling: 'honestly', 'please' or 'oh no'.

Examples

  • Aki nisaidie na fare. Please, help me with fare.

Similar and opposite words

Where it comes from

From 'haki' (truth).

How it was made: Shortened words.

Questions about Aki

What does Aki mean in Sheng?

"Aki" is Sheng for honestly (also: please). A word that adds feeling: 'honestly', 'please' or 'oh no'.

How do you use Aki in a sentence?

"Aki nisaidie na fare." means "Please, help me with fare."

How do you pronounce Aki?

Say it AH-kee (/ˈɑ.ki/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Aki come from?

From 'haki' (truth).

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