sheng [noun]

Soja wa mtaa

Maana (Definition)

Urban Sheng term for local private security watchmen guarding estate gates and shops.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

neighborhood watchman / street guard

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

soja

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Sheng from English 'soldier'

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Soja wa mtaa alitueleza habari zote za usiku uliopita."

Translation: The neighborhood watchman shared all the news of the previous night with us.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

mulinzi Askari Rada