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sheng [adjective]

Ongedho

Maana (Definition)

Sheng slang indicating that someone or something is completely absent or gone missing.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

absent / missing / vanished

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ongedho

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Sheng borrowing from Dholuo (onge)
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nilipofika mtaani nilipata msee yuko ongedho."

Translation: When I reached the hood I found the guy was absent.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
hayupoSepatoroka
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