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sheng [verb]

Wekwa Mbaloni

Maana (Definition)

To be placed under police arrest or taken into custody.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

be locked up / arrested

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

wekwa mbaloni

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

"Mwizi aliwekwa mbaloni na polisi wa doria."

Translation: The thief was locked up by patrol officers.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Amri ya kukamatwa
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