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sheng [verb]

Fagia mtaa

Maana (Definition)

To eliminate crime or clear out illegal activities systematically from an estate.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

conduct clean sweep of neighborhood crime

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fagia mtaa

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

"Vijana wa usalama walifagia mtaa na kurudisha amani."

Translation: Security youths conducted a neighborhood sweep and restored peace.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Safisha jinaDhibiti
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