Walai
wah-LAH-ee /wɑ.ˈlɑ.i/
"Walai" is Sheng for I swear.
Meaning
- interjection I swear. Used to promise that you are telling the truth.
Examples
- Walai sijachukua pesa yako. I swear I haven't taken your money.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
From Arabic 'wallahi'.
How it was made: Borrowed from Kenyan languages.
Questions about Walai
What does Walai mean in Sheng?
"Walai" is Sheng for I swear. Used to promise that you are telling the truth.
How do you use Walai in a sentence?
"Walai sijachukua pesa yako." means "I swear I haven't taken your money."
How do you pronounce Walai?
Say it wah-LAH-ee (/wɑ.ˈlɑ.i/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Walai come from?
From Arabic 'wallahi'.
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