January 2019 was an explosive month for social media trends. Hands down, the #10YearChallenge was the most popular across the world. After that, it is now o jewa ke eng. It is a phrase in the Sesotho language that has taken the internet by storm. As a result, many people have been searching for the o jewa ke eng meaning, and here it is.
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Just to bring you up to speed, Sesotho is the national language of Lesotho and is also spoken in Zimbabwe. Additionally, it is the primary language of the Sotho-Tswana group in South Africa. Although o jewa ke eng is a phrase in this Southern Africa language which was first tweeted by Keabetswe, it has become popular in other African countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda. Many social media users have contributed to this trend without knowing the meaning behind it. Let us break it down.
What does o jewa ke eng mean?
Let us break this question into two parts. In the first part, we will explain the straightforward o jewa ke eng meaning in English. The second part will dive deep and dissect this phenomenal phrase.
The most straightforward explanation for this phrase is 'what is bothering you'. You can also loosely translate it as 'what is it that is eating you up?'
Now, let us explore what the phrase really means. The deep meaning of o jewa ke eng is, what is it that is bothering your spirit or what is disturbing your soul — something like a deep pain inside of you that you want to let out. Doing a direct o jewa ke eng translate to English will mislead you because it will lose the meaning during the translation.
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How to use the phrase
There are no rules to follow when using the phrase. It is all about sharing what has been bothering you for a long time, and you have nobody to talk to about the issue. However, the trend of using these words has taken various adaptations.
Users have come up with creative categories for o jewa ke eng to let others share related issues. Some of the versions and editions include the following. You can click on each to view the entire conversations.
1. Relationship and s3x
In this category, users can share the experiences that bother them right now or bothered them in the past.
And here is another thread.
2. Christian edition
Comments in this section are polarising depending on your beliefs and teachings about the Christian religion.
3. Football edition
The football version of o jewa ke eng is one that you are most likely to find hilarious comments and deep thoughts from fans of different football clubs.
4. Nairobi version
In this category, social media users jumped on the trend to share their deep feelings with regards to Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya.
5. Ugandan schools version
This category is enough proof that this Southern African trend has spread far and beyond. Users who are sharing their experiences here narrate their stories regarding their stay at Ugandan schools.
6. Entrepreneurship, small business & startup truths edition
This edition is all about people sharing the experiences that bother them when it comes to starting a business.
7. Career and personal development edition
Do you want to know how other people are fairing in their careers and jobs? Jump on this o jewa ke eng edition to find out what bothersome stories people have.
8. Software developers edition
Software developers also have things that bother them.
9. Health edition
People out there have sad stories regarding the status of their health, both physically and mentally.
10. Sunday version
This category of posts can give you an insight into the minds of people at the church. As always, some are hilarious and worth checking out.
11. Movies version
Which movie did you watch last? Is there anything that is bothering you about that movie? Well, check out what other online users are sharing about the same.
12. Ibadan edition
People from Ibadan also have issues affecting them.
13. Nigerian artiste version
14. Nigerian tailor edition
Now after you know the o jewa ke eng meaning, are you going to jump on any of the listed versions or editions and share your thoughts? Sharing details about what is disturbing you is one of the ways of letting go and feeling free. On the other hand, are you fed up with all the posts and updates about this trend?
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