What does Gebya mean?

ገበያ/ገበያ (Gebya) - market For example: "Local gebya (Local market)"

Where does the slang word Gebya come from?

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

Gebya

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Gebya definition 1

ገበያ/ገበያ (Gebya) - market

"Local gebya (Local market)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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