Ki

From UgandaWiki: The Uganda Online Encyclopedia

From UgandaWiki, the Uganda online encyclopedia.

Contents 1 Word or phrase of Ugandan English 2 Meaning or equivalent in standard English 3 Usage of the word or phrase 4 Origin of the word or phrase

[edit] Word or phrase of Ugandan English

Ki (pronounced chee)

[edit] Meaning or equivalent in standard English

Hi

[edit] Usage of the word or phrase

Used to say hello, similar to 'what's up?'

[edit] Origin of the word or phrase

'Ki' means 'what?' in Luganda and most Bantu languages. It is likely taken from the use of 'what's up?' among young people.