Shem
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Tanzania
Added July 17, 2025
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Expression of pity/affection.
"Shem, he tried his best."
Short for shemeji, meaning brother-in-law/sister-in-law, often used flirtatiously for someone’s attractive sibling or even just playfully for a friend’s partner.
Shem (Shame/Sorry)
"Shem, sorry gore o tshwerwe ke stress (Shame, sorry you're stressed)"
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