Eastlando
eh-ah-STLAH-ndoh /ɛ.ɑ.ˈstlɑ.ⁿdɔ/
"Eastlando" is Sheng for Eastlands (also: Nairobi).
Meaning
- noun Eastlands, Nairobi. The estates east of Nairobi's city centre, where Sheng began.
Examples
- Nimelelewa Eastlando. I was raised in Eastlands.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
From 'Eastlands'.
How it was made: From English.
Questions about Eastlando
What does Eastlando mean in Sheng?
"Eastlando" is Sheng for Eastlands (also: Nairobi). The estates east of Nairobi's city centre, where Sheng began.
How do you use Eastlando in a sentence?
"Nimelelewa Eastlando." means "I was raised in Eastlands."
How do you pronounce Eastlando?
Say it eh-ah-STLAH-ndoh (/ɛ.ɑ.ˈstlɑ.ⁿdɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Eastlando come from?
From 'Eastlands'.
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