A popular South African Slang term for 'a long time ago' or 'back in the day'
Example
I know your dad from van toeka.
It is really good; it is intense.
Used to signify fun or excitement.
Used to signify fun or excitement.
Example
Yebo, ziyaporoma
Tshela u-barman nomayini
In Xhosa, ityala can mean multiple things.
1. Ityala can mean debt.
2. Ityala can mean a case (court).
So it all depends on the context.
1. Ityala can mean debt.
2. Ityala can mean a case (court).
So it all depends on the context.
Example
1. Ityala lam lakwa FNB yi R20 000.
(My FNB debt is R20 000).
2. Ityala lam licinyiwe namhlanje.
(My case was dropped today).
Unyoko is a Nguni term that means mother. It is mostly used in a rude manner.
Example
Umsunu kanyoko
Your mother's cunt
Example
Ngufasti wam lawey
She is my main girlfriend
Word meaning drink, any type of drink and mostly biased towards alcohol drinks.
Example
uspinza ini? What are you drinking?
The word referring any form of educational institution, from pre-school all the way to University.
Example
Did you go to Sgela? Did you go to School?
The South African currency, also known as Rand or just an "R".
Example
I need ZAR 50 million right now.
The South African currency, also called ZAR or just an "R".
Example
I need 50 million rands for all my problems.
Amakhosi is another name for the South African soccer team (Future African Champions) Kaizer Chiefs.
Example
Amakhosi are getting a star when they win the finals.
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