Shengwords

Kwa

kwah /kʷɑ/

"Kwa" is Sheng for at (also: in, to, for, with).

Meaning

  1. preposition at, in, to, for, with. The most useful small word in Sheng. It replaces a dozen English prepositions: 'kwa mtaa' (in the hood), 'kwa gari' (in the car), 'nipe kwa ajili yangu' (for me).

Examples

  • Tuko kwa baze. We're at the base.
  • Naenda kwa rafiki yangu. I'm going to my friend's place.
See Kwa used in other entries
  • Sherehe itakuwa kwa baze leo.The party will be at the base tonight.From Sherehe
  • Vipi kwa mbogi?How's the crew doing?From Vipi
  • Nipe salamu kwa mbogi.Give my regards to the family.From Mbogi

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Where it comes from

Swahili 'kwa' (at/for/by means of).

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Kwa

What does Kwa mean in Sheng?

"Kwa" is Sheng for at (also: in, to, for, with). The most useful small word in Sheng. It replaces a dozen English prepositions: 'kwa mtaa' (in the hood), 'kwa gari' (in the car), 'nipe kwa ajili yangu' (for me).

How do you use Kwa in a sentence?

"Tuko kwa baze." means "We're at the base."

How do you pronounce Kwa?

Say it kwah (/kʷɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Kwa come from?

Swahili 'kwa' (at/for/by means of).

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