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The colloquial term used by us South Africans to refer to our country. It is the Xhosa word for the "South" part in South Africa. The full word is Mzantsi Africa. "South Africa".
Example
I stay in Mzantsi and proud of it.
(exclamation) – Expression of frustration, outrage, impatience or resignation.
Example
Ag no! I spilled coffee on my keyboard again!
South African language, developed out of the Dutch spoken in the country since the first Dutch East India Company settlement in the Cape, established in 1652. Afrikaans was considered a dialect of Dutch – known as “Cape Dutch” – until recognised as a language in the late 19th century. From the Dutch for “African”.
Example
They forced us to do Afrikaans in high school.
Korobela refers to a love potion given to a man or woman to love you more and be more submissive towards you.
Example
She gave him korobela that's why she controls him like this.
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