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Word of the Week///Week of 23 February 2026

ringis

noun

Handcuffs

“Wakamweka ringis akaenda ndondo.”

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noun

shughuli

Business / affairs / something to attend to / work

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work
expression

kuingia-field

To enter the dating scene / to start pursuing girls / to get into the game

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relationships
noun

msema-kweli

Someone who speaks the truth / a straight talker / no cap

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personality
expression

pongezi

Congratulations / well done / props

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expression
verb

kunyonga

Stimulation of the genitals for sexual pleasure./Masturbation

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struggle
adverb

chapchap

Quickly / fast / in a hurry / right away

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everyday
verb

slay

To look great / to perform exceptionally / to kill it

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fashion
verb

kutesa

To suffer / to struggle / to go through hard times

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emotions
noun

mshanga

Surprise / something unexpected / to be amazed

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emotions
verb

kujaribu

To try / to attempt / to test something

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actions
noun

mchoro

A plan / a scheme / a way to get something done

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plans
expression

kucheza-roho

To be reckless / to take risks / to mess around with serious matters

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expression

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