Kuchoka
koo-CHOH-kah /ku.ˈtʃɔ.kɑ/
"Kuchoka" is Sheng for to be tired (also: very tired).
Meaning
- verb to be tired, very tired. To be tired. 'Nimechoka' is the most honest sentence at the end of a Nairobi workday.
Examples
- Nimechoka kabisa leo. I'm completely exhausted today.
- Usichoke, kazi inakaribia kuisha. Don't tire out, the work is nearly done.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'kuchoka' (to tire).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Kuchoka
What does Kuchoka mean in Sheng?
"Kuchoka" is Sheng for to be tired (also: very tired). To be tired. 'Nimechoka' is the most honest sentence at the end of a Nairobi workday.
How do you use Kuchoka in a sentence?
"Nimechoka kabisa leo." means "I'm completely exhausted today."
How do you pronounce Kuchoka?
Say it koo-CHOH-kah (/ku.ˈtʃɔ.kɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Kuchoka come from?
Swahili 'kuchoka' (to tire).
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