Riba
REE-bah /ˈɾi.bɑ/
"Riba" is Sheng for story (also: gossip, news).
Meaning
- noun story, gossip, news. A story / gossip / news.
Examples
- Niletee riba ya mtaa. Bring me the neighborhood news.
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Questions about Riba
What does Riba mean in Sheng?
"Riba" is Sheng for story (also: gossip, news). A story / gossip / news.
How do you use Riba in a sentence?
"Niletee riba ya mtaa." means "Bring me the neighborhood news."
How do you pronounce Riba?
Say it REE-bah (/ˈɾi.bɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
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