Kwani
KWAH-nee /ˈkʷɑ.ni/
"Kwani" is Sheng for so? (also: why, is it that).
Meaning
- conjunction so?, why, is it that. Used to ask 'so what?' or 'is it that...?'
Examples
- Kwani ni kesho? Is it tomorrow? (So why wait?)
See Kwani used in other entries
- Tumia pesa, kwani ni kesho?Spend the money, why wait?From Kwani ni kesho
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Phrases with Kwani
Where it comes from
Swahili.
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Kwani
What does Kwani mean in Sheng?
"Kwani" is Sheng for so? (also: why, is it that). Used to ask 'so what?' or 'is it that...?'
How do you use Kwani in a sentence?
"Kwani ni kesho?" means "Is it tomorrow? (So why wait?)"
How do you pronounce Kwani?
Say it KWAH-nee (/ˈkʷɑ.ni/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Kwani come from?
Swahili.
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