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Wacha Hilo

WAH-chah HEE-loh /ˈwɑ.tʃɑ ˈhi.lɔ/

"Wacha Hilo" is Sheng for drop it (also: leave that, never mind).

Meaning

  1. phrase drop it, leave that, never mind. A way to close a topic, refuse an offer or tell someone to stop. 'Wacha' alone works too.

Examples

  • Wacha hilo, tuongee mengine. Drop that, let's talk about something else.
  • Wacha, sina hamu ya kwenda. Never mind, I don't feel like going.

Similar and opposite words

Where it comes from

Swahili 'kuacha' (to leave/stop) + 'hilo' (that).

Questions about Wacha Hilo

What does Wacha Hilo mean in Sheng?

"Wacha Hilo" is Sheng for drop it (also: leave that, never mind). A way to close a topic, refuse an offer or tell someone to stop. 'Wacha' alone works too.

How do you use Wacha Hilo in a sentence?

"Wacha hilo, tuongee mengine." means "Drop that, let's talk about something else."

How do you pronounce Wacha Hilo?

Say it WAH-chah HEE-loh (/ˈwɑ.tʃɑ ˈhi.lɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Wacha Hilo come from?

Swahili 'kuacha' (to leave/stop) + 'hilo' (that).

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