What does Emergency fund mean?

Pesa za dharura (Emergency money) For example: "Sina emergency fund kabisa (I don't have emergency fund at all)"

Where does the slang word Emergency fund come from?

Emergency fund is a slang term from Kenya. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Kenya and across Africa.

Emergency fund

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Pesa za dharura (Emergency money)

"Sina emergency fund kabisa (I don't have emergency fund at all)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Emergency fund 🇸🇿 Eswatini

Imali yesimo lesiphutfumako (Emergency money)

"Emergency fund saved (Emergency fund saved)"

Emergency fund 🇬🇭 Ghana

Backup money/Safety savings (Crisis money)

"Build emergency fund first (Create crisis savings first)"

🇰🇪 About Kenya Slang

Kenyan slang is led by Sheng, a vibrant urban creole born in Nairobi's Eastlands that blends Swahili, English, and Kikuyu, spoken by millions of young Kenyans.

KASINARY has 2011 Kenya slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Emergency fund" Across Africa

This word is also used in 3 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Emergency fund 🇸🇿 Eswatini

Imali yesimo lesiphutfumako (Emergency money)

Emergency fund 🇬🇭 Ghana

Backup money/Safety savings (Crisis money)

Emergency fund 🇱🇾 Libya

ايمرجنسي فند (Emergency fund)

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