 | Meaning : A Million (Usually currency) Use : Kina Denno walikua kwa noma ya mita tatu pale waks = Dennis was involved in a 3 million (shillings) scandal at work Period: Early 90's Related to: Counting Synonyms: Mili, Em, , |
| Area of origin : Unknown Etymology:Derived from the English word "Meter" for unit of measure. This is from the resemblance when values are denoted with the suffixes "M" in counting as well as units of measure, eg 25m | |
Mita - (Verb) - [ Mee-tah ]
| Meaning : Awareness,Alertness Use : Stano hashiki mita = Stanley doesn't understand (the situtation) Period: Mid 90's Related to: Cognisance Synonyms: Rada, | |
| Area of origin : Unknown Etymology:Derived from English word "Meter" but borrowed into Sheng from the Swahili radio phrase in the days of the now defunct station, Voice of Kenya (VOK). The phrase, "tuna patikana kwa mitabendi..." (We are found on frequency number...).This phrase means that one is aware and can understand a situation or instruction. | |