Usiku
oo-SEE-koo /u.ˈsi.ku/
"Usiku" is Sheng for night (also: at night).
Meaning
- noun night, at night. Night. Sheng nightlife vocabulary clusters here: usiku, sherehe, boda home.
Examples
- Usiku mtaa ni tulivu. At night the hood is quiet.
- Tulirudi nyumbani usiku sana. We went home very late at night.
See Usiku used in other entries
- Chali wangu aliniita jana usiku.My dude called me last night.From Chali
- Ni form gani leo usiku, wasee?What's the plan tonight, guys?From Ni Form Gani
- Wasee wanapenda kupanda nganya usiku.Guys love riding nganyas at night.From Nganya
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'usiku' (night).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Usiku
What does Usiku mean in Sheng?
"Usiku" is Sheng for night (also: at night). Night. Sheng nightlife vocabulary clusters here: usiku, sherehe, boda home.
How do you use Usiku in a sentence?
"Usiku mtaa ni tulivu." means "At night the hood is quiet."
How do you pronounce Usiku?
Say it oo-SEE-koo (/u.ˈsi.ku/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Usiku come from?
Swahili 'usiku' (night).
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