Kunywa
KOO-nywah /ˈku.ɲʷɑ/
"Kunywa" is Sheng for to drink.
Meaning
- verb to drink. To drink anything, from water to beer. In a party context 'kunywa' usually implies alcohol.
Examples
- Nataka kunywa maji baridi. I want to drink cold water.
- Usinywe nyingi usiku huu. Don't drink too much tonight.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'kunywa' (to drink).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Kunywa
What does Kunywa mean in Sheng?
"Kunywa" is Sheng for to drink. To drink anything, from water to beer. In a party context 'kunywa' usually implies alcohol.
How do you use Kunywa in a sentence?
"Nataka kunywa maji baridi." means "I want to drink cold water."
How do you pronounce Kunywa?
Say it KOO-nywah (/ˈku.ɲʷɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Kunywa come from?
Swahili 'kunywa' (to drink).
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