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sheng [noun]

Hela za matumizi

Maana (Definition)

Urban slang for daily allowance, pocket money, or upkeep cash given to dependents.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

upkeep cash / pocket money

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pocket money

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

"Mwanafunzi aliomba hela za matumizi kutoka kwa wazazi."

Translation: The student asked for upkeep cash from his parents.

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