አሸዋ/አሸዋ (Ashewa) - sand For example: "Construction ashewa (Construction sand)"

Where does the slang word Sand come from?

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

Sand

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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አሸዋ/አሸዋ (Ashewa) - sand

"Construction ashewa (Construction sand)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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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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