Dictionary Phrases

Unafuanga aje nguo na hizo kucha?

(phr.) This is how Kenyan men tell you that your nails look really nice. It’s just that their curiosity kicks in before they compliment you

Uzuri tuko wengi

(phr.) There’s some sort of relief Kenyans get when they find out that they’re not suffering alone. Anxiety na stress levels go down kiasi.

Urgh! Brooo, siku mob bana

(phr.) This is how Kenyan men tell their male friends they have missed them

Usimuone hivo

(phr.) I know he had a face only a mother can love, but he makes up for it financially.

Utarudi tu

(phr.) Hii holiday yako si iishe haraka ukuje tuendelee kuteseka pamoja.

Uko tu sawa

(phr.) A polite way of telling someone they are ugly