An expression meaning "and then?" or "go on", or acknowledgement.
Example
Ehen, wetin happen next?
An ancient East African country with diverse cultures, coffee origins, and rapid economic growth.
Example
Ethiopian Airlines is one of Africa's largest and most successful carriers.
A favorite South African snack made from dried and salted meat, similar to beef jerky. It is mostly loved by white South Africans when watching their rugby games.
Example
Let's grab some biltong before we watch the game.
Gqirhy or gqwirhi is an informal Xhosa term used to refer to jealous or black magic tendencies.
Example
I bought this car last month and today someone stole it. Yhu ni gqwirhy kulendawo
The term is believed to have originated from internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys. In Nigerian pop culture, it has become an alternative way of asking someone to show you the way.
Example
My sister, cut soap for me na this New year!
Mabopane is a residential township in South Africa. It is situated in the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, to the north of Pretoria in Gauteng.
Example
I was visiting a friend in Mabopane.
(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.
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We use a lot of colloquial terms in our everyday lingo.
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