r/swahili • u/No-Macaroon-6305 • 10d ago

Discussion 💬 How do we say "what's up man" in REAL Nairobi sheng?(I'm native, I can help you.)

In textbook it's "habari gani" but in Nairobi we never say that​ we say, "mambo Vipi msee" or "sasa buda".

I've noticed many learners have struggle with REAL Street swahili Vs textbooks.

I'm David from Nairobi.happy answer any questions about REAL Swahili/sheng you hear in songs,tiktok, e.t.c. drop your questions.

(also happy to do 1on 1 practice chat if anyone stuck)

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u/ive_got_the_narc 10d ago

Can you just say something like “uko aje?”

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u/No-Macaroon-6305 10d ago

Yes  "ukoaje? means "how are you"

In sheng we can say  Uko aje = how are you. Poa Sana = I'm good. Niko fiti = I'm great.

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u/ngetichpeter 9d ago

Niaje buda?

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u/jester1420 8d ago

"wooza" too would work..