Skip to main content

Bassa sababa

Bassa and Sababa are Israeli slang terms both originating in Arabic, and they have opposite meanings.
“Bassa” is the bad feeling you get when something annoying or disappointing happened. It’s very close in meaning to the word “bummer” in English slang.
“Sababa” means “great!”, and is also used to describe feeling great or happy, feeling “sababa”.
Both words usually describe a casual, light feeling, but can also imply a stronger feeling, depending on context.

There is a Hebrew saying “Lakahat et ha-bassa be-sababa”, which literally translates as – to take the bad stuff (the bassa) positively (with sababa). To stay positive even when bad things happen.

Netta seeks to send a message to everyone who suffers from bullying or other bad stuff – to ignore the bad stuff, pick themselves up and just carry on. Feeling “bassa”? Try to go “sababa”. Sababa is the answer.
A normal day scene:

Yossi: I learned so much for this test and yet I failed it :(
Netta: Oh! bassa

scence day #2:

Yossi: Netta u won the Eurovision! How do you feel about it?
Netta: sababa
Yossi: How do you feel about the crushing loss of the Cypriot singer in front of you?
Netta: bassa sababa
by Amitaytooy February 2, 2019
mugGet the Bassa sababa mug.

Pulling a Sabrina

Pulling a Sabrina is when you shock people by speaking from your heart, like a leader and your words are so deep it makes people want to hug you!
What did you say during the interview for the newspaper?

Oh I was just Pulling a Sabrina and it felt pretty good.
by femalebaconloverrr November 21, 2013
mugGet the Pulling a Sabrina mug.
Related Words
sabrina SAB saba sabi sabine Sabre Sabina sabertooth sabah sable

Lygar Mutia Sabrina Korompot

the type of girl who can make you smile, feel love and make your hear spinning at a same time
you are so Lygar Mutia Sabrina Korompot, I think i'm fallin in love with you.
by laisaf June 20, 2019
mugGet the Lygar Mutia Sabrina Korompot mug.

Sabrina

An amazing, funny, smart, beautiful girl who is usually blonde haired and blue eyed. She is known for always being hyper and crazy. She tends to be more interested in performing arts such as dance instead of sports and is always amazing at it! She has an obsession with Superman and other superheroes. Also, she loves food like pizza, grapes, and sugar cookies. Boys are crazy about her and all wish to have a girl like her! She is my best friend and I will aways love her!!!!! ;) tee hee
*Boy and his gf talking and another Girl walks by*
Boy-Omg who is the new girl!?!?!
Gf-idk...
Boy-She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
Girl:Hi! My name is Sabrina!
Boy: Omg I knew it!!!
;)
by luv2_playsoccer April 28, 2011
mugGet the Sabrina mug.

sabrie

Sabrie is a name slowly gaining popularity in the U.S. Commonly confused with the Male name Sabri used in Arabia, Sabrie is a female name that originated in Native American tribes.
Her name is Sabrie
by QueenQuixotic7113 March 3, 2016
mugGet the sabrie mug.

sabued

a sexual body slam. Perferably with furniture in the way
"He sabued ya mama through a coffee table." Insane Clown Posse - What is a Juggalo
by TippsyBunny&WereBeast January 9, 2010
mugGet the sabued mug.

Sabrina

She has brown hair and brown eyes. She’s the sexiest girl around. She fun to hang with, loves nature, and is a crazy outgoing friend. She is determined to see the best in everything yet she knows everything is crumbling to pieces. She hides behind a smile but can give the best advice. Don’t lose her as a friend or girlfriend because she depends on you, even if she doesn’t show it. She has a perfect smile and her laugh makes you laugh. She has no fears and tries to do the impossible. Even if she fails, she’ll get back onto her feet and try again because she doesn’t quit.
Male: “have you met Sabrina? Man, she’s the life of the party!”
by Sabrina the Goddess May 2, 2018
mugGet the Sabrina mug.

Share this definition

Sign in to vote

We'll email you a link to sign in instantly.

Or

Check your email

We sent a link to

Open your email