What does Yegna mean?

የኛ/የኛ (Ours) For example: "Yegna hager (Our country)"

Where does the slang word Yegna come from?

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

Yegna

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Yegna definition 1

የኛ/የኛ (Ours)

"Yegna hager (Our country)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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Means “hero,” slang for a friend who comes in clutch or always has your back. Usage: You covered my shift? Ah jegna neh – you’re a real hero, bro.

🇪🇹 About Ethiopia Slang

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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