Elewa
eh-LEH-wah /ɛ.ˈlɛ.wɑ/
"Elewa" is Sheng for to understand.
Meaning
- verb to understand. To understand or to be clear. 'Umeelewa?' — did you get it? — checks comprehension after an explanation.
Examples
- Nimeelewa sasa, asante. I understand now, thanks.
- Haelewi mambo ya mtaani. He doesn't understand street matters.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'kuelewa' (to understand).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Elewa
What does Elewa mean in Sheng?
"Elewa" is Sheng for to understand. To understand or to be clear. 'Umeelewa?' — did you get it? — checks comprehension after an explanation.
How do you use Elewa in a sentence?
"Nimeelewa sasa, asante." means "I understand now, thanks."
How do you pronounce Elewa?
Say it eh-LEH-wah (/ɛ.ˈlɛ.wɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Elewa come from?
Swahili 'kuelewa' (to understand).
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