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Hapatikani kwa maombi

Maana (Definition)

Hyperbolic slang describing someone who has become so rich, busy, or elusive that even prayers cannot reach them.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

completely untouchable / utterly unavailable

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

hapatikani

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

"Kijana alipata chapaa siku hizes hapatikani kwa maombi."

Translation: The guy got rich and nowadays he is completely untouchable.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Fimbo ya mbali haiuawa nyokahafikiki
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