What does Shemagile mean?

ሽማግሌ/ሽማግሌ (Shemagile) - elder For example: "Respect shemagile (Respect elder)"

Where does the slang word Shemagile come from?

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

Shemagile

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Shemagile definition 1

ሽማግሌ/ሽማግሌ (Shemagile) - elder

"Respect shemagile (Respect elder)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

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