ushoga

How to say it

Meaning

Sexual attraction or relations between people of the same sex, especially between men; usagaji is used for women.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural, from shoga, which is slang for a gay man. Common in Tanzanian news, often in disapproving contexts; neutral writing may use mapenzi ya jinsia moja, same-sex relations.

Examples

• Suala la ushoga lilijadiliwa bungeni jana.The issue of homosexuality was debated in parliament yesterday.
• Katika nchi nyingi ushoga bado ni kosa la jinai.In many countries homosexuality is still a criminal offense.
• Makala hiyo ilihusu mitazamo ya jamii kuhusu ushoga.The article was about society’s views on homosexuality.

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