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Faida

fah-EE-dah /fɑ.ˈi.dɑ/

"Faida" is Sheng for profit (also: benefit, use).

Meaning

  1. noun profit, benefit, use. The gain from something. 'Hakuna faida' means there is no point, and it is one of the most common dismissals in Sheng arguments.

Examples

  • Faida ya kazi hii ni ndogo. The profit from this work is small.
  • Hakuna faida ya kugombana. There's no point in arguing.

Similar and opposite words

Where it comes from

Arabic 'fa'ida' via Swahili.

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Faida

What does Faida mean in Sheng?

"Faida" is Sheng for profit (also: benefit, use). The gain from something. 'Hakuna faida' means there is no point, and it is one of the most common dismissals in Sheng arguments.

How do you use Faida in a sentence?

"Faida ya kazi hii ni ndogo." means "The profit from this work is small."

How do you pronounce Faida?

Say it fah-EE-dah (/fɑ.ˈi.dɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Faida come from?

Arabic 'fa'ida' via Swahili.

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