Maparo
mah-PAH-roh /mɑ.ˈpɑ.ɾɔ/
"Maparo" is Sheng for parents.
Meaning
- noun parents. Your mother and father together.
Examples
- Maparo wameenda ushago. My parents have gone upcountry.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
From English 'parents'.
How it was made: From English.
Questions about Maparo
What does Maparo mean in Sheng?
"Maparo" is Sheng for parents. Your mother and father together.
How do you use Maparo in a sentence?
"Maparo wameenda ushago." means "My parents have gone upcountry."
How do you pronounce Maparo?
Say it mah-PAH-roh (/mɑ.ˈpɑ.ɾɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Maparo come from?
From English 'parents'.
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