What does Tsehay mean?

ጸሐይ/ጸሐይ (Sun) For example: "Tsehay betam new (It's very sunny)"

Where does the slang word Tsehay come from?

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

What are other meanings of Tsehay?

Tsehay can also mean: ፀሐይ/ፀሐይ (Tsehay) - sun

Tsehay

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Tsehay definition 1

ጸሐይ/ጸሐይ (Sun)

"Tsehay betam new (It's very sunny)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Tsehay definition 2

ፀሐይ/ፀሐይ (Tsehay) - sun

"Bright tsehay (Bright sun)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 2 community definitions
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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