Hosi
HOH-see /ˈhɔ.si/
"Hosi" is Sheng for hospital.
Meaning
- noun hospital. A hospital or clinic.
Examples
- Mathe amepelekwa hosi. Mum has been taken to hospital.
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Where it comes from
Short for 'hospital'.
How it was made: Shortened words.
Questions about Hosi
What does Hosi mean in Sheng?
"Hosi" is Sheng for hospital. A hospital or clinic.
How do you use Hosi in a sentence?
"Mathe amepelekwa hosi." means "Mum has been taken to hospital."
How do you pronounce Hosi?
Say it HOH-see (/ˈhɔ.si/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Hosi come from?
Short for 'hospital'.
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