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sheng [noun]

Umbea

Maana (Definition)

Spreading rumors or prying into others' personal affairs

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

gossip / snooping / carrying tales

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

umbea

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

"Umbea mwingi haujengi mtaa"

Translation: Too much gossip does not build the neighborhood

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Udaku
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