Jela
JEH-lah /ˈdʒɛ.lɑ/
"Jela" is Sheng for jail (also: prison).
Meaning
- noun jail, prison. Prison.
Examples
- Alikaa jela miaka mbili. He spent two years in jail.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
From English 'jail'.
How it was made: From English.
Questions about Jela
What does Jela mean in Sheng?
"Jela" is Sheng for jail (also: prison). Prison.
How do you use Jela in a sentence?
"Alikaa jela miaka mbili." means "He spent two years in jail."
How do you pronounce Jela?
Say it JEH-lah (/ˈdʒɛ.lɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Jela come from?
From English 'jail'.
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