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African English
Yawa
Used when discussing significant challenges or difficulties faced.
Literal Meaning
A difficulty or challenge that requires resolution
Actual Meaning
Ghanaian term for a big problem or trouble
Examples in Context

Don't bring up politics at the dinner, it could cause yawa.

Yawa go gas

If I don't finish my project on time, there will be yawa.

After that meeting, there's just yawa everywhere!

There's yawa

Helpful Tips
  • 1Similar to Nigerian 'wahala'
  • 2It is commonly used in informal settings among friends, so the tone is usually light-hearted despite the seriousness of the problem.
  • 3This phrase often conveys a sense of urgency or severity, so it may not just mean a small issue.
  • 4Be mindful of the context; when someone mentions 'yawa', they might be looking for support or solutions, not just sharing a complaint.
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