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sheng [verb]

Feli

Maana (Definition)

To fail or perform poorly in an endeavor or test.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fail an exam / mess up a task

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

feli

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): English loanword via Sheng
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alifeli mtihani kwa sababu hakusoma."

Translation: He failed the exam because he did not study.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Anguka nayoKuharibu mambo
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