What does Teklala mean?

ተክላላ/መንገድ አቋራጭ (Shortcut) For example: "Teklala ehid (Take a shortcut)"

Where does the slang word Teklala come from?

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

Teklala

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Teklala definition 1

ተክላላ/መንገድ አቋራጭ (Shortcut)

"Teklala ehid (Take a shortcut)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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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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