What does Hwemu mean?

Asthma/Breathing problem (Respiratory issue) For example: "My hwemu dey worry me (My asthma is troubling me)"

Where does the slang word Hwemu come from?

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

Hwemu

🇬🇭 Ghana Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Hwemu definition 1

Asthma/Breathing problem (Respiratory issue)

"My hwemu dey worry me (My asthma is troubling me)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇭 Ghana
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Ghanaian slang reflects the country's diverse ethnic tapestry. Akan, Ewe, and Ga languages fuse with English to create Pidgin expressions and Afrobeats-influenced street terms.

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