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Sawa

SAH-wah /ˈsɑ.wɑ/

"Sawa" is Sheng for okay (also: alright, agreed).

Meaning

  1. adjective okay, alright, agreed. The agreement word. Sawa confirms a plan, ends an argument or simply acknowledges that you heard someone.

Examples

  • Sawa sawa, nakuja sasa hivi. Alright alright, I'm coming right now.
  • Sawa, tutazungumza baadaye. Okay, we'll talk later.
See Sawa used in other entries
  • Sawa basi, tuchekiane kesho.Okay then, see you tomorrow.From Tuchekiane
  • Nyama choma bila kachumbari si sawa.Grilled meat without kachumbari isn't right.From Nyama Choma

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Where it comes from

Swahili 'sawa' (equal/correct).

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Sawa

What does Sawa mean in Sheng?

"Sawa" is Sheng for okay (also: alright, agreed). The agreement word. Sawa confirms a plan, ends an argument or simply acknowledges that you heard someone.

How do you use Sawa in a sentence?

"Sawa sawa, nakuja sasa hivi." means "Alright alright, I'm coming right now."

How do you pronounce Sawa?

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

Where does the word Sawa come from?

Swahili 'sawa' (equal/correct).

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