Kidogo
kee-DOH-goh /ki.ˈdɔ.ɡɔ/
"Kidogo" is Sheng for little (also: slightly, just a bit).
Meaning
- adverb little, slightly, just a bit. Smallness of amount or degree. Also softens requests: 'ngoja kidogo' (wait a bit).
Examples
- Nipe maji kidogo. Give me a little water.
- Naenda kidogo tu, narudi. I'm just going briefly, I'll be back.
See Kidogo used in other entries
- Msee, niko na doo kidogo tu.Man, I only have a little money.From Msee
- Leo nimechuma kidogo tu.Today I earned only a little.From Chuma
- Karao aliitisha kitu kidogo.The policeman asked for a bribe.From Kitu kidogo
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'kidogo' (a little).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Kidogo
What does Kidogo mean in Sheng?
"Kidogo" is Sheng for little (also: slightly, just a bit). Smallness of amount or degree. Also softens requests: 'ngoja kidogo' (wait a bit).
How do you use Kidogo in a sentence?
"Nipe maji kidogo." means "Give me a little water."
How do you pronounce Kidogo?
Say it kee-DOH-goh (/ki.ˈdɔ.ɡɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Kidogo come from?
Swahili 'kidogo' (a little).
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