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Ondi

OH-ndee /ˈɔ.ⁿdi/

"Ondi" is Sheng for yes.

Meaning

  1. interjection yes. 'Ndio' (yes) said backwards.

Examples

  • Ondi, nitakuja. Yes, I'll come.

Similar and opposite words

Same meaning

  • Ndio

Where it comes from

'Ndio' with its parts swapped.

How it was made: Reversed words.

Questions about Ondi

What does Ondi mean in Sheng?

"Ondi" is Sheng for yes. 'Ndio' (yes) said backwards.

How do you use Ondi in a sentence?

"Ondi, nitakuja." means "Yes, I'll come."

How do you pronounce Ondi?

Say it OH-ndee (/ˈɔ.ⁿdi/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Ondi come from?

'Ndio' with its parts swapped.

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