Samahani
sah-mah-HAH-nee /sɑ.mɑ.ˈhɑ.ni/
"Samahani" is Sheng for excuse me (also: forgive me, sorry (apology)).
Meaning
- interjection excuse me, forgive me, sorry (apology). The apology and the polite interruption. Use it to squeeze past someone in a matatu or to admit you were wrong.
Examples
- Samahani, naomba kupita. Excuse me, may I get past?
- Samahani msee, sikukusudia. Sorry man, I didn't mean it.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'samahani' (excuse me/pardon).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Samahani
What does Samahani mean in Sheng?
"Samahani" is Sheng for excuse me (also: forgive me, sorry (apology)). The apology and the polite interruption. Use it to squeeze past someone in a matatu or to admit you were wrong.
How do you use Samahani in a sentence?
"Samahani, naomba kupita." means "Excuse me, may I get past?"
How do you pronounce Samahani?
Say it sah-mah-HAH-nee (/sɑ.mɑ.ˈhɑ.ni/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Samahani come from?
Swahili 'samahani' (excuse me/pardon).
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