Shengwords

Na

nah /nɑ/

"Na" is Sheng for and (also: with).

Meaning

  1. conjunction and, with. Connector for nouns and people: 'chai na chapati' (tea and chapati), 'nimekuja na mbogi' (I came with the crew).

Examples

  • Nataka ugali na sukuma. I want ugali and sukuma wiki.
  • Ame kuja na rafiki zake wawili. He came with his two friends.
See Na used in other entries
  • Msee, niko na doo kidogo tu.Man, I only have a little money.From Msee
  • Chali yangu ako na ndai.My guy has a car.From Chali
  • Skuli yetu iko karibu na stage.Our school is near the stage.From Skuli

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Phrases with Na

Where it comes from

Swahili 'na' (and/with).

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Na

What does Na mean in Sheng?

"Na" is Sheng for and (also: with). Connector for nouns and people: 'chai na chapati' (tea and chapati), 'nimekuja na mbogi' (I came with the crew).

How do you use Na in a sentence?

"Nataka ugali na sukuma." means "I want ugali and sukuma wiki."

How do you pronounce Na?

Say it nah (/nɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Na come from?

Swahili 'na' (and/with).

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To quote this page: “Na.” Shengwords Sheng Dictionary, updated 2026-11-10. https://shengwords.co.ke/word/na (accessed 2026-11-10).