Skaba hemisa

🇧🇼 Botswana
Added July 16, 2025
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(Sesotho phrase, 'don't be afraid') A slang popularized by a Kwaito song, meaning 'don't hesitate' or 'don't freeze up.' Among youth, it's used to encourage someone to be bold. In a flirt context, telling your friend 'skaba hemisa' means 'don't be shy, go for it!'
"You like that girl? Skaba hemisa, dude – go talk to her now. (Translation: Don't be afraid/shy, dude – go talk to her now.)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 02, 2025
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“Don’t panic” or “no worries” (Origin: Sesotho slang (popular via song))
"Exams are coming but *skaba hemisa* – you studied hard, you’ll be fine."
by KASINARY Admin Elder · July 16, 2025
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