Chapa Kazi
CHAH-pah KAH-zee /ˈtʃɑ.pɑ ˈkɑ.zi/
"Chapa Kazi" is Sheng for work hard (also: get to it).
Meaning
- phrase work hard, get to it. An instruction or a personal motto: apply yourself. Literally 'stamp the work'.
Examples
- Chapa kazi, mbao itakuja. Work hard, the money will come.
- Leo ni siku ya kuchapa kazi. Today is a day for hard work.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'kuchapa' (to stamp/hit) + 'kazi' (work).
Questions about Chapa Kazi
What does Chapa Kazi mean in Sheng?
"Chapa Kazi" is Sheng for work hard (also: get to it). An instruction or a personal motto: apply yourself. Literally 'stamp the work'.
How do you use Chapa Kazi in a sentence?
"Chapa kazi, mbao itakuja." means "Work hard, the money will come."
How do you pronounce Chapa Kazi?
Say it CHAH-pah KAH-zee (/ˈtʃɑ.pɑ ˈkɑ.zi/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Chapa Kazi come from?
Swahili 'kuchapa' (to stamp/hit) + 'kazi' (work).
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