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sheng [noun]

Alaba

Maana (Definition)

A heads-up warning or alert about incoming danger or police presence.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

alert / lookout / warning

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

rada

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Nairobi Street Slang
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Weka alaba karao wanakuja!"

Translation: Be on high alert, the police are coming!

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
RadaSalama ya nchi ni umoja
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