Siri
SEE-ree /ˈsi.ɾi/
"Siri" is Sheng for secret.
Meaning
- noun secret. A secret. 'Kuweka siri' is to keep one; in the mtaa, keeping siri is a measure of loyalty.
Examples
- Hii ni siri yetu, usimwambie mtu. This is our secret, don't tell anyone.
- Hawezi kuweka siri. He can't keep a secret.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Arabic 'sirr' via Swahili 'siri'.
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Siri
What does Siri mean in Sheng?
"Siri" is Sheng for secret. A secret. 'Kuweka siri' is to keep one; in the mtaa, keeping siri is a measure of loyalty.
How do you use Siri in a sentence?
"Hii ni siri yetu, usimwambie mtu." means "This is our secret, don't tell anyone."
How do you pronounce Siri?
Say it SEE-ree (/ˈsi.ɾi/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Siri come from?
Arabic 'sirr' via Swahili 'siri'.
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