Category: General


Friend, dude, or buddy; also a general exclamation. Pronounced "cha-lay".
Example

Chale, was up?

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A person from the Kikuyu community (informal).
Example

Yule msee ni msapere.

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One term; used politically to mean a single term in office.
Example

Watu wanasema wantam.

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To be aware or in the know; "you get me?".
Example

Uko rada na story yenyewe?

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To eat or to have a meal.
Example

Twende tukadonga chakula.

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Odi

Home or a place of residence.
Example

Twende odi tupumzike.

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A car.
Example

Amepark ndai nje.

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An exclamation like "man!" or "wow", expressing surprise.
Example

Maze, hiyo ni ngori!

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Something bad, tough, or intense; can also mean cool depending on context.
Example

Hiyo story ni noma sana.

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Fit, fine, cool, or in good shape.
Example

Everything iko fiti.

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