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Giza

GEE-zah /ˈɡi.zɑ/

"Giza" is Sheng for darkness (also: blackout, shady business).

Meaning

  1. noun darkness, blackout; shady business. Literal darkness or a power cut, and figuratively something unclear or dodgy. 'Kuna giza' can describe a blackout or a suspicious deal.

Examples

  • Kuna giza mtaani, stima imeondoka. It's dark in the hood, the power is gone.
  • Hiyo biashara ina giza kidogo. That business is a bit shady.

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Where it comes from

Swahili 'giza' (darkness).

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Giza

What does Giza mean in Sheng?

"Giza" is Sheng for darkness (also: blackout, shady business). Literal darkness or a power cut, and figuratively something unclear or dodgy. 'Kuna giza' can describe a blackout or a suspicious deal.

How do you use Giza in a sentence?

"Kuna giza mtaani, stima imeondoka." means "It's dark in the hood, the power is gone."

How do you pronounce Giza?

Say it GEE-zah (/ˈɡi.zɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Giza come from?

Swahili 'giza' (darkness).

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