Shengwords

Karau

kah-RAH-oo /kɑ.ˈɾɑ.u/

"Karau" is Sheng for police officer.

Meaning

  1. noun police officer. A police officer.

Examples

  • Karau wako kwa corner. The police are at the corner.
See Karau used in other entries
  • Mtiaji amesema kwa karau.The snitch told the police.From Mtiaji
  • Karau wako na oboho.The police have a gun.From Oboho
  • Watu walipudhu wakiona karau.People ran when they saw the police.From Pudhu

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Questions about Karau

What does Karau mean in Sheng?

"Karau" is Sheng for police officer. A police officer.

How do you use Karau in a sentence?

"Karau wako kwa corner." means "The police are at the corner."

How do you pronounce Karau?

Say it kah-RAH-oo (/kɑ.ˈɾɑ.u/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

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