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sheng [verb]

Eka rada

Maana (Definition)

Sheng idiom instructing someone to maintain sharp situational awareness against danger.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

stay vigilant / keep eyes peeled

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

eka rada / kaa na rada

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

"Eka rada ukiwa unatembea mtaani usiku."

Translation: Keep your eyes peeled when walking through the neighborhood at night.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kaa tayarikuwa na tahadhari
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