sheng [noun]

Rata

Maana (Definition)

Inexpensive food prepared quickly on urban street stalls, such as fried cassava or chips.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

quick street meal / fast food snack

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

rata

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Sheng Urban Culinary Slang

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Tulikula rata ya chipo mwitu kabla ya kwenda kazini."

Translation: We ate a quick street meal of local fries before heading to work.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Upishi wa Msosi Kande Chakula