What does Merkato mean?

መርካቶ/ትልቁ ገበያ (Big market) For example: "Merkato cheap new (Merkato is cheap)"

Where does the slang word Merkato come from?

Merkato 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 Merkato?

Merkato can also mean: መርካቶ/መርካቶ (Merkato) - largest market

Merkato

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Merkato definition 1

መርካቶ/ትልቁ ገበያ (Big market)

"Merkato cheap new (Merkato is cheap)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Merkato definition 2

መርካቶ/መርካቶ (Merkato) - largest market

"Shop at merkato (Shop at Merkato)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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