Buda

BOO-dah /ˈbu.dɑ/

"Buda" is Sheng for father (also: or a respected older man, also used as 'bro').

Meaning

  1. noun father, or a respected older man; also used as 'bro'. Father, or a respected older man; also used as 'bro'.

Examples

  • Buda yangu ni mwalimu. My father is a teacher.
See Buda used in other entries
  • Usinigothe buda.Don't hit me, man.From Gotha

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Questions about Buda

What does Buda mean in Sheng?

"Buda" is Sheng for father (also: or a respected older man, also used as 'bro'). Father, or a respected older man; also used as 'bro'.

How do you use Buda in a sentence?

"Buda yangu ni mwalimu." means "My father is a teacher."

How do you pronounce Buda?

Say it BOO-dah (/ˈbu.dɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

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