Shule
SHOO-leh /ˈʃu.lɛ/
"Shule" is Sheng for school.
Meaning
- noun school. The standard Swahili word for school, still the default in Sheng sentences when speaking to adults.
Examples
- Shule imefungwa leo. School is closed today.
- Watoto wameenda shule asubuhi. The children went to school in the morning.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
German 'Schule' via Swahili 'shule'.
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Shule
What does Shule mean in Sheng?
"Shule" is Sheng for school. The standard Swahili word for school, still the default in Sheng sentences when speaking to adults.
How do you use Shule in a sentence?
"Shule imefungwa leo." means "School is closed today."
How do you pronounce Shule?
Say it SHOO-leh (/ˈʃu.lɛ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Shule come from?
German 'Schule' via Swahili 'shule'.
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