Gwaya
GWAH-yah /ˈɡʷɑ.jɑ/
"Gwaya" is Sheng for to fear (also: be afraid).
Meaning
- verb to fear, be afraid. To fear / be afraid.
Examples
- Anagwaya kusema ukweli. He fears telling the truth.
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Questions about Gwaya
What does Gwaya mean in Sheng?
"Gwaya" is Sheng for to fear (also: be afraid). To fear / be afraid.
How do you use Gwaya in a sentence?
"Anagwaya kusema ukweli." means "He fears telling the truth."
How do you pronounce Gwaya?
Say it GWAH-yah (/ˈɡʷɑ.jɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
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