What does Sefer mean?

ሰፈር/ሰፈር (Neighborhood) For example: "Ye sefer lij (Neighborhood kid)"

Where does the slang word Sefer come from?

Sefer 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 Sefer?

Sefer can also mean: ሰፈር/ሰፈር (Sefer) - neighborhood

Sefer

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Sefer definition 1

ሰፈር/ሰፈር (Neighborhood)

"Ye sefer lij (Neighborhood kid)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Sefer definition 2

ሰፈር/ሰፈር (Sefer) - neighborhood

"My sefer (My neighborhood)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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