Kudandia
koo-dah-NDEE-ah /ku.dɑ.ˈⁿdi.ɑ/
"Kudandia" is Sheng for to hop onto (also: to hang on).
Meaning
- verb to hop onto, to hang on. To jump onto a moving vehicle. Also to join something late.
Examples
- Makanga alidandia mat ikienda. The tout hopped onto the matatu as it moved.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'dandia'.
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Kudandia
What does Kudandia mean in Sheng?
"Kudandia" is Sheng for to hop onto (also: to hang on). To jump onto a moving vehicle. Also to join something late.
How do you use Kudandia in a sentence?
"Makanga alidandia mat ikienda." means "The tout hopped onto the matatu as it moved."
How do you pronounce Kudandia?
Say it koo-dah-NDEE-ah (/ku.dɑ.ˈⁿdi.ɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Kudandia come from?
Swahili 'dandia'.
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