What does Timatim salata mean?

ቲማቲም ሰላጣ/ቲማቲም ሰላጣ (Tomato salad) For example: "Timatim salata fresh (Fresh tomato salad)"

Where does the slang word Timatim salata come from?

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

Timatim salata

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Timatim salata definition 1

ቲማቲም ሰላጣ/ቲማቲም ሰላጣ (Tomato salad)

"Timatim salata fresh (Fresh tomato salad)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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