Shengwords

Gari

GAH-ree /ˈɡɑ.ɾi/

"Gari" is Sheng for car.

Meaning

  1. noun car. A vehicle of any kind. In a matatu context, 'gari' means the van you are sitting in.

Examples

  • Gari langu limeharibika jana. My car broke down yesterday.
  • Gari hii ni ya haraka. This vehicle is fast.
See Gari used in other entries
  • Gari lake ni kali kabisa.His car is seriously nice.From Kali
  • Cheki hiyo gari!Look at that car!From Kucheki
  • Nipe doo ya gari, msee.Give me the fare money, man.From Doo

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Where it comes from

Hindi/Swahili 'gari' (vehicle).

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Gari

What does Gari mean in Sheng?

"Gari" is Sheng for car. A vehicle of any kind. In a matatu context, 'gari' means the van you are sitting in.

How do you use Gari in a sentence?

"Gari langu limeharibika jana." means "My car broke down yesterday."

How do you pronounce Gari?

Say it GAH-ree (/ˈɡɑ.ɾi/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Gari come from?

Hindi/Swahili 'gari' (vehicle).

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