Manyanga
mah-NYAH-ngah /mɑ.ˈɲɑ.ŋɡɑ/
"Manyanga" is Sheng for flashy matatu.
Meaning
- noun flashy matatu. A matatu with loud music, screens and bright art.
Examples
- Napenda kupanda manyanga za Rongai. I like riding the flashy Rongai matatus.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
How it was made: Street inventions.
Questions about Manyanga
What does Manyanga mean in Sheng?
"Manyanga" is Sheng for flashy matatu. A matatu with loud music, screens and bright art.
How do you use Manyanga in a sentence?
"Napenda kupanda manyanga za Rongai." means "I like riding the flashy Rongai matatus."
How do you pronounce Manyanga?
Say it mah-NYAH-ngah (/mɑ.ˈɲɑ.ŋɡɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
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