Sgaxa

Isgaxa or isigaxa means Big news, like WOW, like Yhoo, like I don't believe it.

Example

Everyday is a new sgaxa, I've run out of haibos.

Sinazo • 22 June 2022

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South Africa

isiXhosa

Gwijo

Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.

Example

I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.

MXhosa • 29 May 2022

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South Africa

Bergie

A derogatory term, originally referred to homeless people who sheltered in the forests of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. It’s now a derogatory word for homeless people in general.

Example

He left home now he is a bergie.

Varsity Dude • 05 May 2021

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Tunisia

Tunis

Tunisia's Mediterranean capital blending Arab medina and French colonial zones.

Example

Tunis' Bardo Museum houses the world's finest Roman mosaics.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

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South Africa

isiZulu

Ukudla

Ukudla is the formal Zulu term for food.

Example

Ngifuna ukudla kwami.

I want my food.

LinguistZA • 07 September 2022

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South Africa

In Japan

Girls these days say they are in Japan to indicate that they are on their periods.
This is due to the flag of Japan, all white with a big red dot (indicates period blood in this case). 🇯🇵

Example

Yoh mntase, I was so worried that I won't go to Japan this month but I woke up in Japan today.

Skhokho • 28 April 2021

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South Africa