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Maji

MAH-jee /ˈmɑ.dʒi/

"Maji" is Sheng for water.

Meaning

  1. noun water. Water. Also slang for something weak or diluted — 'hii ni maji' means this is watered down or useless.

Examples

  • Nipe maji baridi tafadhali. Give me cold water please.
  • Chai hii ni maji tu. This tea is just watery.
  • Tukaende kukata maji. Let's go drink alcohol.
See Maji used in other entries
  • Plot yetu haina maji leo.Our building has no water today.From Plot
  • Nipe maji kidogo.Give me a little water.From Kidogo
  • Tafadhali nipatie maji.Please give me some water.From Tafadhali

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Phrases with Maji

Where it comes from

Swahili 'maji' (water).

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Maji

What does Maji mean in Sheng?

"Maji" is Sheng for water. Water. Also slang for something weak or diluted — 'hii ni maji' means this is watered down or useless.

How do you use Maji in a sentence?

"Nipe maji baridi tafadhali." means "Give me cold water please."

How do you pronounce Maji?

Say it MAH-jee (/ˈmɑ.dʒi/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Maji come from?

Swahili 'maji' (water).

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