Kanairo
kah-nah-EE-roh /kɑ.nɑ.ˈi.ɾɔ/
"Kanairo" is Sheng for Nairobi.
Meaning
- noun Nairobi. Sheng's name for Nairobi — the city where Sheng was born. Also spelled 'Kanairo' or 'Nairo'.
Examples
- Kanairo ni mji wa haraka. Nairobi is a fast city.
- Nimerudi Kanairo jana kutoka mashinani. I returned to Nairobi yesterday from upcountry.
- Ninarudi Kanairo wiki ijayo. I'm going back to Nairobi next week.
See Kanairo used in other entries
- Wanasanii wengi wanaishi Kanairo.Many artists live in Nairobi.From Msanii
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Local respelling of 'Nairobi'.
Questions about Kanairo
What does Kanairo mean in Sheng?
"Kanairo" is Sheng for Nairobi. Sheng's name for Nairobi — the city where Sheng was born. Also spelled 'Kanairo' or 'Nairo'.
How do you use Kanairo in a sentence?
"Kanairo ni mji wa haraka." means "Nairobi is a fast city."
How do you pronounce Kanairo?
Say it kah-nah-EE-roh (/kɑ.nɑ.ˈi.ɾɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Kanairo come from?
Local respelling of 'Nairobi'.
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