Issue or matter. For example: "This be serious asem."

Where does the slang word Asem come from?

Asem is a slang term from Ghana. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Ghana and across Africa.

Asem

🇬🇭 Ghana Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Asem definition 1

Issue or matter.

"This be serious asem."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇭 Ghana
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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🇬🇭 About Ghana Slang

Ghanaian slang reflects the country's diverse ethnic tapestry. Akan, Ewe, and Ga languages fuse with English to create Pidgin expressions and Afrobeats-influenced street terms.

KASINARY has 1934 Ghana slang words collected from native speakers.

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