Jongo
JOH-ngoh /ˈdʒɔ.ŋɡɔ/
"Jongo" is Sheng for ksh 100 (a hundred bob).
Meaning
- noun ksh 100 (a hundred bob). KSh 100 (a hundred bob).
Examples
- Jongo moja ni ya nduthi. One hundred is for the motorcycle fare.
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Questions about Jongo
What does Jongo mean in Sheng?
"Jongo" is Sheng for ksh 100 (a hundred bob). KSh 100 (a hundred bob).
How do you use Jongo in a sentence?
"Jongo moja ni ya nduthi." means "One hundred is for the motorcycle fare."
How do you pronounce Jongo?
Say it JOH-ngoh (/ˈdʒɔ.ŋɡɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
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