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Mkuu

m-KOO-oo /m.ˈku.u/

"Mkuu" is Sheng for boss (also: chief).

Meaning

  1. noun boss, chief. A respectful, friendly way to greet a man.

Examples

  • Niaje mkuu, uko poa? Hi boss, are you good?
See Mkuu used in other entries
  • Sema mkuu, una nini?Say boss, what do you have?From Sema
  • Nipeleke ofisi ya mkuu.Take me to the head's office.From Ofisi

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Where it comes from

Swahili 'mkuu' (chief).

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Mkuu

What does Mkuu mean in Sheng?

"Mkuu" is Sheng for boss (also: chief). A respectful, friendly way to greet a man.

How do you use Mkuu in a sentence?

"Niaje mkuu, uko poa?" means "Hi boss, are you good?"

How do you pronounce Mkuu?

Say it m-KOO-oo (/m.ˈku.u/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Mkuu come from?

Swahili 'mkuu' (chief).

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