What does Kutoa jasho mean?

Swahili for 'to remove sweat,' meaning to work extremely hard (sweating) for money. Used to emphasize effort put into earning. For example: "Pesa ya hii plot si mchezo, nilikamua kazi hadi nikatoa jasho kila siku. (Translation: The money for this plot wasn't easy; I squeezed in work until I literally sweated every day.)"

Where does the slang word Kutoa jasho come from?

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

Kutoa jasho

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kutoa jasho definition 1

Swahili for 'to remove sweat,' meaning to work extremely hard (sweating) for money. Used to emphasize effort put into earning.

"Pesa ya hii plot si mchezo, nilikamua kazi hadi nikatoa jasho kila siku. (Translation: The money for this plot wasn't easy; I squeezed in work until I literally sweated every day.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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