Pia

PEE-ah /ˈpi.ɑ/

"Pia" is Sheng for also (also: too, as well).

Meaning

  1. adverb also, too, as well. Addition: 'mimi pia' — me too. It sits at the end of the clause.

Examples

  • Mimi pia napenda nyama choma. I also love nyama choma.
  • Yeye pia amekuja leo. She came today too.
See Pia used in other entries
  • Ni mwanafunzi, lakini anafanya kazi pia.He's a student, but he works too.From Lakini

Similar and opposite words

Where it comes from

Swahili 'pia' (also).

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Pia

What does Pia mean in Sheng?

"Pia" is Sheng for also (also: too, as well). Addition: 'mimi pia' — me too. It sits at the end of the clause.

How do you use Pia in a sentence?

"Mimi pia napenda nyama choma." means "I also love nyama choma."

How do you pronounce Pia?

Say it PEE-ah (/ˈpi.ɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Pia come from?

Swahili 'pia' (also).

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