Word of the Day [26 Jun 2026]

OT

A person's basic attitude, beliefs, or feelings in relation to a particular subject or issue

Don't you have an OT to guide yourself?

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Maskandi

Maskandi is a kind of Zulu folk music / genre that is dominant amongst the Zulu population of South Africa.

I enjoy listening to Maskandi
My favourite Maskandi artist is Mgqumeni

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Imali

Money

Ngifuna imali

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Kwedini

A Xhosa term for small boy. It is generally used by older men when referring to a younger boy.
It can also be used to refer to an adult male but you need to make sure that you are not scared of that person you call kwedini.

I will moer you, kwedini. Don't disrespect me like that.

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Afrikaaps

Afrikaaps is a slang version of Afrikaans, spoken in Cape Town.

I proudly speak Afrikaaps.

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Ukudla

Ukudla is the formal Zulu term for food.

Ngifuna ukudla kwami.
I want my food.

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Yawa

Yawa is a slang for problem or trouble.

"That girl na yawa" meaning That is trouble.

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Izapha

A Xhosa term for come here.
The original term is "Yiza apha" or "Yizapha" but social media people have further shortened it.

No one:
Big Xhosa: A Reece izapha baby girl.

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Mombasa

Historic coastal city with Swahili culture and East Africa's largest port.

Mombasa's Old Town features ornate Arab-style doors and architecture.

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Sad generation

The generation of people who are sad during the week and extremely happy on weekends. You will see them with their Savannas on their heads, dancing to amapiano.

"We are a sad generation with happy pictures"
I am a proud member of the "sad generation".

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Benin

A West African country known as the birthplace of voodoo, with historical kingdoms and growing cotton industry.

We studied the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey in what is now modern Benin.

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