Word of the Day [12 May 2026]
Shisa Nyama
Of Zulu origin, this directly translates to "burn meat". It is the Zulu equivalent to a braai. In most cases, it refers to a place that sells and "braais" meet.
Let's go braai some meat at that Shisa Nyama.
Sapiosexual
A person who is sexually attracted to a person's intellect or mind before physical appearance. It comes from the Latin root "sapien" which means wise.
I am not into beautiful girls, I am sapiosexual.
Ungenaphi?
An African proverb (apparently), is taken from Xhosa and directly translate to "where do you enter?". It means how is that/this any of your concern?
Guy: I don't like the fact that you smoke.
Girl: Ungenaphi?
Situationship
A situationship is a romantic or sexual relationship that is not considered to be formal or established.
I’m considering turning my situationship into a relationship.
Batlao Hurda
A social media term that means they will hurt you.
You think he loves you... Batlao hurda mntase.
Zimbabwean Dollar
Currency of Zimbabwe (ZWL) issued by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.
Reintroduced in 2019 after a decade of using foreign currencies.