Venye

VEH-nyeh /ˈvɛ.ɲɛ/

"Venye" is Sheng for how (also: the way).

Meaning

  1. adverb how, the way. The way something is or was done.

Examples

  • Venye amenibeba, siwezi sahau. The way he has treated me, I can't forget.

Similar and opposite words

Same meaning

  • Vile

Where it comes from

From Swahili 'vile'.

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Venye

What does Venye mean in Sheng?

"Venye" is Sheng for how (also: the way). The way something is or was done.

How do you use Venye in a sentence?

"Venye amenibeba, siwezi sahau." means "The way he has treated me, I can't forget."

How do you pronounce Venye?

Say it VEH-nyeh (/ˈvɛ.ɲɛ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Venye come from?

From Swahili 'vile'.

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