Jamaa
jah-MAH-ah /dʒɑ.ˈmɑ.ɑ/
"Jamaa" is Sheng for the guy (also: relatives, folks).
Meaning
- noun the guy; relatives, folks. Either a particular person you are pointing at ('that jamaa') or your extended family. Which meaning applies depends on the sentence.
Examples
- Jamaa yule hakulipa. That guy didn't pay.
- Ninaenda kwa jamaa mashinani. I'm going to my relatives upcountry.
See Jamaa used in other entries
- Jamaa anatunzwa na mumama.The guy is being taken care of by a sugar mummy.From Mumama
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Arabic 'jama'a' (group) via Swahili.
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Jamaa
What does Jamaa mean in Sheng?
"Jamaa" is Sheng for the guy (also: relatives, folks). Either a particular person you are pointing at ('that jamaa') or your extended family. Which meaning applies depends on the sentence.
How do you use Jamaa in a sentence?
"Jamaa yule hakulipa." means "That guy didn't pay."
How do you pronounce Jamaa?
Say it jah-MAH-ah (/dʒɑ.ˈmɑ.ɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Jamaa come from?
Arabic 'jama'a' (group) via Swahili.
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