Kula fare definition 1
Literally 'eat fare,' means to use transport money for something else (usually food) and then walk or find another way home.
"Nimekula fare, nitarudi walking. (I used my transport money, I'll walk back.)"
Kula fare definition 2
Swahili for 'eat fare'. A humorous phrase describing a scenario (common in Kenya) where a guy sends a girl transport money for a date, but she doesn't show up and just keeps the money. Amekula fare means 'she ate/consumed the fare,' i.e. she pocketed the cash.
"Bro, huyo dame alikula fare yako – hakutokea ata kidogo. (Translation: Bro, that girl literally 'ate your fare' – she didn't show up at all.)"
Kula fare definition 3
Take transport money and not show up.
"Alini kula fare jana, sijamwona."
Kula fare definition 4
Kutumia pesa ya usafiri vibaya (To misuse transport money)
"Nimekula fare sasa siendi (I've eaten transport money now I can't go)"
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- 🇰🇪 Kenya
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- August 2025
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Kupokea pesa ya usafiri bila kwenda (To receive transport money without going)
"Alikula fare yangu bana (She took my transport money man)"
Kwambara neza kandi ukagira isuku (To dress well and look clean)
"Uyu munsi ndi fresh cyane. (Today I'm looking very fresh.)"
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