What does Nefas mean?

ነፋስ/ነፋስ (Wind) For example: "Nefas ale (It's windy)"

Where does the slang word Nefas come from?

Nefas 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 Nefas?

Nefas can also mean: ነፋስ/ነፋስ (Nefas) - wind

Nefas

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Nefas definition 1

ነፋስ/ነፋስ (Wind)

"Nefas ale (It's windy)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Nefas definition 2

ነፋስ/ነፋስ (Nefas) - wind

"Strong nefas (Strong wind)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

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🇪🇹 About Ethiopia Slang

Ethiopian slang spans Amharic, Oromo, and Tigrinya, with Addis Abeba youth culture driving a mix of traditional expressions and modern street language.

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🌍 "Nefas" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Nefas 🇪🇬 Egypt

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