Uza
OO-zah /ˈu.zɑ/
"Uza" is Sheng for to sell.
Meaning
- verb to sell. To sell. Street traders 'uza' everything from airtime to second-hand clothes (mitumba).
Examples
- Anauza nguo za mitumba. She sells second-hand clothes.
- Uza simu yako kwa bei nzuri. Sell your phone at a good price.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'kuuza' (to sell).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Uza
What does Uza mean in Sheng?
"Uza" is Sheng for to sell. To sell. Street traders 'uza' everything from airtime to second-hand clothes (mitumba).
How do you use Uza in a sentence?
"Anauza nguo za mitumba." means "She sells second-hand clothes."
How do you pronounce Uza?
Say it OO-zah (/ˈu.zɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Uza come from?
Swahili 'kuuza' (to sell).
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