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Apana

Maana (Definition)

An emphatic street slang interjection used to express immediate refusal or disagreement.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

no way / strong refusal / absolute denial

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

apana

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

"Apana! Siwezi kubali mpango huo wa hatari."

Translation: No way! I cannot agree to that risky plan.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
hapanazii
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