Kitu kidogo
KEE-too kee-DOH-goh /ˈki.tu ki.ˈdɔ.ɡɔ/
"Kitu kidogo" is Sheng for bribe.
Meaning
- noun bribe. A small bribe paid to get help or avoid trouble.
Examples
- Karao aliitisha kitu kidogo. The policeman asked for a bribe.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili for 'something small'.
How it was made: Old words, new meanings.
Questions about Kitu kidogo
What does Kitu kidogo mean in Sheng?
"Kitu kidogo" is Sheng for bribe. A small bribe paid to get help or avoid trouble.
How do you use Kitu kidogo in a sentence?
"Karao aliitisha kitu kidogo." means "The policeman asked for a bribe."
How do you pronounce Kitu kidogo?
Say it KEE-too kee-DOH-goh (/ˈki.tu ki.ˈdɔ.ɡɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Kitu kidogo come from?
Swahili for 'something small'.
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