Dere
DEH-reh /ˈdɛ.ɾɛ/
"Dere" is Sheng for driver.
Meaning
- noun driver. A driver, mostly of a matatu or taxi.
Examples
- Dere anaendesha mbio sana. The driver is going too fast.
See Dere used in other entries
- Huyo dere ni chizi, anaendesha vibaya.That driver is crazy, he drives badly.From Chizi
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Short for 'dereva'.
How it was made: Shortened words.
Questions about Dere
What does Dere mean in Sheng?
"Dere" is Sheng for driver. A driver, mostly of a matatu or taxi.
How do you use Dere in a sentence?
"Dere anaendesha mbio sana." means "The driver is going too fast."
How do you pronounce Dere?
Say it DEH-reh (/ˈdɛ.ɾɛ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Dere come from?
Short for 'dereva'.
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