Tao
TAH-oh /ˈtɑ.ɔ/
"Tao" is Sheng for town (also: the city centre).
Meaning
- noun town, the city centre. The city centre, mostly Nairobi's.
Examples
- Tukutane tao saa nane. Let's meet in town at two.
See Tao used in other entries
- Tulihepa class tukaenda tao.We skipped class and went to town.From Kuhepa
- Kuna maandamano tao kesho, usikuje.There are protests in town tomorrow, don't come.From Maandamano
- Kuna watu mob tao leo.There are a lot of people in town today.From Mob
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
From English 'town'.
How it was made: From English.
Questions about Tao
What does Tao mean in Sheng?
"Tao" is Sheng for town (also: the city centre). The city centre, mostly Nairobi's.
How do you use Tao in a sentence?
"Tukutane tao saa nane." means "Let's meet in town at two."
How do you pronounce Tao?
Say it TAH-oh (/ˈtɑ.ɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Tao come from?
From English 'town'.
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