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sheng [verb]

Chemka

Maana (Definition)

Used in Sheng when someone makes an embarrassing mistake or fails a test.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fail an attempt / make a blunder

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

chemka

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Sheng Slang (from boil/chemka)
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alichemka kwenye swali la kwanza la mtihani."

Translation: He blundered on the first exam question.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Omba radhi hufuta makosaAnguka nayo
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