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Stima

STEE-mah /ˈsti.mɑ/

"Stima" is Sheng for electricity (also: power).

Meaning

  1. noun electricity, power. Electricity. When stima goes, the whole mtaa knows about it within minutes.

Examples

  • Stima imerudi saa tatu. Power came back at three.
  • Hakuna stima, hakuna muziki. No power, no music.
See Stima used in other entries
  • Nimefuliza ndio nilipe stima.I borrowed on M-Pesa to pay for electricity.From Fuliza
  • Kuna giza mtaani, stima imeondoka.It's dark in the hood, the power is gone.From Giza

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Where it comes from

Swahili 'stima', from English 'steam'.

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Stima

What does Stima mean in Sheng?

"Stima" is Sheng for electricity (also: power). Electricity. When stima goes, the whole mtaa knows about it within minutes.

How do you use Stima in a sentence?

"Stima imerudi saa tatu." means "Power came back at three."

How do you pronounce Stima?

Say it STEE-mah (/ˈsti.mɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Stima come from?

Swahili 'stima', from English 'steam'.

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