Ng'am

Meaning: To understand

Origin: Ololo

true

Use: Buda ali ni ng'am na dame = My dad saw me with a girl

Period: Early 70's

Synonyms: Radanisha, Rada

Pronounciation: (Verb) [ Nga-am ]

Relate: Radar Kaa radar Rada Kaa rada

Variations: Ng'aam, Ngam

History: The word "ng'am" is derived from the Luo language and it means "open wide". The Sheng equivalent of this word is born from a Luo phrase "ng'am wengeni" which means "open your eyes" or "be alert"

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