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sheng [noun]

Chapo dondo

Maana (Definition)

A ubiquitous, affordable urban street meal consisting of layered flatbread and spiced bean stew.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

chapati and bean stew combo

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

chapo dondo

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

"Tulikula chapo dondo ya mchana kwa kibanda."

Translation: We ate a chapati and bean stew combo for lunch at the kiosk.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
ChakulaUpishi wa Msosi
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