What does Tem pabia mean?

Tem razão/motivo (Has reason/There's a reason) For example: "Si i ka bin, tem pabia. (If she didn't come, there's a reason.)"

Where does the slang word Tem pabia come from?

Tem pabia is a slang term from Guinea-Bissau. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Guinea-Bissau and across Africa.

Tem pabia

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Tem razão/motivo (Has reason/There's a reason)

"Si i ka bin, tem pabia. (If she didn't come, there's a reason.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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