Tag question added to statements, meaning 'right?' or 'isn't it?'. Ubiquitous in Liberian English. For example: "You coming tomorrow, ehn? (You're coming tomorrow, right?)"

Where does the slang word Ehn come from?

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

What are other meanings of Ehn?

Ehn can also mean: Right? Isn’t it? (question tag to seek agreement); Right?/Isn't it? (Confirmation)

Ehn

🇱🇷 Liberia Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 3 definitions

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Ehn definition 1

Tag question added to statements, meaning 'right?' or 'isn't it?'. Ubiquitous in Liberian English.

"You coming tomorrow, ehn? (You're coming tomorrow, right?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Ehn definition 2

Right? Isn’t it? (question tag to seek agreement)

"You will help me later, *ehn*?"

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Ehn definition 3

Right?/Isn't it? (Confirmation)

"It's hot today, ehn? (It's hot today, right?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇷 Liberia
Definitions: 3 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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My person/Exclamation (Man/Emphasis)

"Mehn, da ting hard oh! (Man, that thing is difficult!)"

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