Word of the Day — 28 Jul 2026
Ingqithi is a Xhosa custom of amputating the joint of the little finger, or of the ring finger on babies and sometimes adults.
Example
My finger is like this because I have ingqithi.
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Example
Ulibonile igedlela lami elisha?
Did you see my new car?
Suddenly/quickly and unexpectedly.
Example
jiki jiki, a gusheshe came hurtling round the corner.
Bhuti is a Xhosa word for big brother or just to refer to an older man.
Example
I’ll see you tomorrow, bhuti.
Xhosa term derived from Mntakabawo which directly translates to "My dad's child". This term doesn't necessarily refer to someone you are related to. It can be used to refer to a friend or any random person.
Example
I'm so tired mntkbw.
Amabhokobhoko is the name used to refer to the South African men's rugby team (Springboks).
Example
I won't be available this weekend, I will be watching Amabhokobhoko.
Example
I am from the dusty streets of Soweto.
Ngqaya is a term mostly used in Cape Town that means to buy.
Example
Ekse, ndifuna ukungqaya lewey.
Ekse, I want to buy this thing.
A small Horn of Africa nation strategically located by the Red Sea, hosting foreign military bases.
Example
Djibouti's port serves as a key shipping hub for the East Africa region.
Inyanga is mostly a traditional herbalist and does not usually perform rituals that are common to those that a Sangoma performs.
Example
I went to see Inyanga when I was not feeling well.
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