Meaning : People Use : Naona nikama hii mat imebeba wadhii kibao = I think this matatu is full (of people) Period: Mid 90's Related to: Ndae, Rotejo, Nganya, Bash, Chuo, Mtaa, Synonyms: Raiya, Rende, Wasee, Kirende, Geri, , Spelling variation: Wathii | |
Area of origin : Unknown Etymology:Derived from the Kikuyu word, Athii which means Travelers or People Travelling. The word was mostly used by matatu touts whan calling for the driver to be on the look out for "Travelling People/Passengers" |
Wadhii - (Noun) - [ waa-thii ]
Meaning : Gikomba Open Market Use : Naingia wadhii kesho = I'll go to Gikomba (open air) Market tomorrow Period: Late 90's Related to: Mako, Camera, Ndonyo, Burungo, Cladi, Njumu, Mbwenya, Mng'aro, Synonyms: Gikosh, , | |
Area of origin : Gikosh Etymology:Derived from the Kikuyu word, "Athii" which means Traveler. The word was mostly used by traders in the open air market to refer to people coming to pick merchandise for sale elsewhere |