What does Matena mean?

ማጥናት/ማጥናት (Matena) - studying For example: "Night matena (Night studying)"

Where does the slang word Matena come from?

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

Matena

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Matena definition 1

ማጥናት/ማጥናት (Matena) - studying

"Night matena (Night studying)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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