What does Gedam mean?

ገዳም/ገዳም (Gedam) - monastery For example: "Ancient gedam (Ancient monastery)"

Where does the slang word Gedam come from?

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

Gedam

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added August 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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ገዳም/ገዳም (Gedam) - monastery

"Ancient gedam (Ancient monastery)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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🇪🇹 About Ethiopia Slang

Gedam is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Ethiopia. Ethiopia slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1779 Ethiopia slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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