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Sana

SAH-nah /ˈsɑ.nɑ/

"Sana" is Sheng for very (also: lot).

Meaning

  1. adverb very, lot. The standard degree intensifier: 'asante sana' (thanks a lot), 'ghali sana' (very expensive).

Examples

  • Jua ni kali sana leo. The sun is very fierce today.
  • Nimefurahi sana kukuona. I'm very happy to see you.
See Sana used in other entries
  • Niko poa sana.I am very fine.From Poa
  • Bomba! Umefanya vizuri sana.Excellent! You did really well.From Bomba
  • Luku yako imebadilika sana.Your style has changed a lot.From Luku

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Where it comes from

Swahili 'sana' (very).

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Sana

What does Sana mean in Sheng?

"Sana" is Sheng for very (also: lot). The standard degree intensifier: 'asante sana' (thanks a lot), 'ghali sana' (very expensive).

How do you use Sana in a sentence?

"Jua ni kali sana leo." means "The sun is very fierce today."

How do you pronounce Sana?

Say it SAH-nah (/ˈsɑ.nɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Sana come from?

Swahili 'sana' (very).

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