What does Hezen mean?

ሀዘን/ሀዘን (Sadness) For example: "Hezen bizu new (Too much sadness)"

Where does the slang word Hezen come from?

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

What are other meanings of Hezen?

Hezen can also mean: ሃዘን/ሃዘን (Hezen) - sadness

Hezen

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Hezen definition 1

ሀዘን/ሀዘን (Sadness)

"Hezen bizu new (Too much sadness)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Hezen definition 2

ሃዘን/ሃዘን (Hezen) - sadness

"Deep hezen (Deep sadness)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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