Kijana
kee-JAH-nah /ki.ˈdʒɑ.nɑ/
"Kijana" is Sheng for young man (also: youth).
Meaning
- noun young man, youth. A young man, or young people collectively. Also used respectfully to address someone junior to you.
Examples
- Kijana, leta hiyo kiti. Young man, bring that chair.
- Kijana wa leo anataka kazi tu. Today's youth just wants a job.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'kijana' (young person).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Kijana
What does Kijana mean in Sheng?
"Kijana" is Sheng for young man (also: youth). A young man, or young people collectively. Also used respectfully to address someone junior to you.
How do you use Kijana in a sentence?
"Kijana, leta hiyo kiti." means "Young man, bring that chair."
How do you pronounce Kijana?
Say it kee-JAH-nah (/ki.ˈdʒɑ.nɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Kijana come from?
Swahili 'kijana' (young person).
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