Msanii
m-sah-NEE-ee /m.sɑ.ˈni.i/
"Msanii" is Sheng for artist (also: creative).
Meaning
- noun artist, creative. A musician, painter, actor or any creative. In Sheng conversation it often means a rapper or singer.
Examples
- Msanii yule alipiga show mtaani. That artist performed in the hood.
- Wanasanii wengi wanaishi Kanairo. Many artists live in Nairobi.
- Msanii wa mtaa amekamatwa. The neighborhood thug has been caught.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'msanii' (artist).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Msanii
What does Msanii mean in Sheng?
"Msanii" is Sheng for artist (also: creative). A musician, painter, actor or any creative. In Sheng conversation it often means a rapper or singer.
How do you use Msanii in a sentence?
"Msanii yule alipiga show mtaani." means "That artist performed in the hood."
How do you pronounce Msanii?
Say it m-sah-NEE-ee (/m.sɑ.ˈni.i/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Msanii come from?
Swahili 'msanii' (artist).
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