Ngoma
NGOH-mah /ˈŋɡɔ.mɑ/
"Ngoma" is Sheng for song.
Meaning
- noun song. A song or track.
Examples
- Hiyo ngoma mpya ni kali. That new song is great.
See Ngoma used in other entries
- Hiyo ngoma inanibamba sana.That song really excites me.From Kubamba
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'ngoma' (drum).
How it was made: Old words, new meanings.
Questions about Ngoma
What does Ngoma mean in Sheng?
"Ngoma" is Sheng for song. A song or track.
How do you use Ngoma in a sentence?
"Hiyo ngoma mpya ni kali." means "That new song is great."
How do you pronounce Ngoma?
Say it NGOH-mah (/ˈŋɡɔ.mɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Ngoma come from?
Swahili 'ngoma' (drum).
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