Kulenga
koo-LEH-ngah /ku.ˈlɛ.ŋɡɑ/
"Kulenga" is Sheng for to ignore.
Meaning
- verb to ignore. To ignore a person or their message.
Examples
- Nimemtext lakini amenilenga. I texted her but she ignored me.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'lenga' (aim).
How it was made: Old words, new meanings.
Questions about Kulenga
What does Kulenga mean in Sheng?
"Kulenga" is Sheng for to ignore. To ignore a person or their message.
How do you use Kulenga in a sentence?
"Nimemtext lakini amenilenga." means "I texted her but she ignored me."
How do you pronounce Kulenga?
Say it koo-LEH-ngah (/ku.ˈlɛ.ŋɡɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Kulenga come from?
Swahili 'lenga' (aim).
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