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sheng [interjection]

Eti nini!

Maana (Definition)

A popular street expression of astonishment when hearing shocking news.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

exclamation of sheer disbelief

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

eti nini!

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

"Eti nini! Umesema tiketi zote zimeisha?"

Translation: What did you say! You mean all tickets are sold out?

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
KalamuJambo usilolijua ni kama usiku wa kiza
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