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Leo

LEH-oh /ˈlɛ.ɔ/

"Leo" is Sheng for today.

Meaning

  1. adverb today. Today. 'Leo ni leo' is a motivational line meaning today is the day.

Examples

  • Leo kuna kazi nyingi. There's a lot of work today.
  • Leo ni leo, tuanze. Today's the day, let's start.
See Leo used in other entries
  • Mambo vipi leo?How are things today?From Mambo
  • Leo nimechuma kidogo tu.Today I earned only a little.From Chuma
  • Niaje demu, uko aje leo?Hey girl, how are you today?From Niaje

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Where it comes from

Swahili 'leo' (today).

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Leo

What does Leo mean in Sheng?

"Leo" is Sheng for today. Today. 'Leo ni leo' is a motivational line meaning today is the day.

How do you use Leo in a sentence?

"Leo kuna kazi nyingi." means "There's a lot of work today."

How do you pronounce Leo?

Say it LEH-oh (/ˈlɛ.ɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Leo come from?

Swahili 'leo' (today).

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