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Uongo

oo-OH-ngoh /u.ˈɔ.ŋɡɔ/

"Uongo" is Sheng for lies (also: falsehood).

Meaning

  1. noun lies, falsehood. Lies. 'Usinidanganye' and 'hiyo ni uongo' are the two most common ways Sheng speakers call each other out.

Examples

  • Hayo ni maongeo ya uongo. Those are lies.
  • Sikupendi watu wa uongo. I don't like dishonest people.

Similar and opposite words

Where it comes from

Swahili 'uongo' (falsehood).

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Uongo

What does Uongo mean in Sheng?

"Uongo" is Sheng for lies (also: falsehood). Lies. 'Usinidanganye' and 'hiyo ni uongo' are the two most common ways Sheng speakers call each other out.

How do you use Uongo in a sentence?

"Hayo ni maongeo ya uongo." means "Those are lies."

How do you pronounce Uongo?

Say it oo-OH-ngoh (/u.ˈɔ.ŋɡɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Uongo come from?

Swahili 'uongo' (falsehood).

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To quote this page: “Uongo.” Shengwords Sheng Dictionary, updated 2026-11-10. https://shengwords.co.ke/word/uongo (accessed 2026-11-10).