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Chawa

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang
Added Jul 17, 2025 · 1 definition
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Urban slang (Yarada K’wank’wa) for “friend” or “pal.”

"Dehna nesh, chawa? (You good, friend?) – an extremely casual greeting."
by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

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🇪🇹 Ethiopia
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July 2025

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Ethiopian slang spans Amharic, Oromo, and Tigrinya, with Addis Abeba youth culture driving a mix of traditional expressions and modern street language.

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