Baadaye
bah-ah-DAH-yeh /bɑ.ɑ.ˈdɑ.jɛ/
"Baadaye" is Sheng for later (also: afterwards).
Meaning
- adverb later, afterwards. Later. 'Tutaonana baadaye' is the standard casual goodbye.
Examples
- Tuongee baadaye, niko kazini. Let's talk later, I'm at work.
- Nitakuja baadaye jioni. I'll come later in the evening.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'baadaye' (later).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Baadaye
What does Baadaye mean in Sheng?
"Baadaye" is Sheng for later (also: afterwards). Later. 'Tutaonana baadaye' is the standard casual goodbye.
How do you use Baadaye in a sentence?
"Tuongee baadaye, niko kazini." means "Let's talk later, I'm at work."
How do you pronounce Baadaye?
Say it bah-ah-DAH-yeh (/bɑ.ɑ.ˈdɑ.jɛ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Baadaye come from?
Swahili 'baadaye' (later).
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