Maandamano

mah-ah-ndah-MAH-noh /mɑ.ɑ.ⁿdɑ.ˈmɑ.nɔ/

"Maandamano" is Sheng for street protests.

Meaning

  1. noun street protests. Public protests or demonstrations.

Examples

  • Kuna maandamano tao kesho, usikuje. There are protests in town tomorrow, don't come.

Similar and opposite words

Where it comes from

Swahili.

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Maandamano

What does Maandamano mean in Sheng?

"Maandamano" is Sheng for street protests. Public protests or demonstrations.

How do you use Maandamano in a sentence?

"Kuna maandamano tao kesho, usikuje." means "There are protests in town tomorrow, don't come."

How do you pronounce Maandamano?

Say it mah-ah-ndah-MAH-noh (/mɑ.ɑ.ⁿdɑ.ˈmɑ.nɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Maandamano come from?

Swahili.

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