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.
Example
He is scarce on facebook because ngumkhwetha.
An iceboy / ice boy is a broke guy who drinks with guys who have money (usually guys he grew up with). They send him around to buy ice, open the beers for them and do all crazy things because he does not contribute financially.
Example
Don't be fooled by all that alcohol he is carrying, he is just an iceboy and not the moreki.
Is the Xhosa term for korobela - which is love potion given to your lover so that he/she only loves you.
It basically translates to yiva mna ndedwa (only hear me).
It basically translates to yiva mna ndedwa (only hear me).
Example
I won't mind even if you can give me ivamna.
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.
Another term that refers to Covid-19.
Example
This coco has made things difficult for everyone.
Example
Uncle Vinny's birthday party was massive.
A term used to refer to a bribe, usually given to cops or traffic officers.
Example
I gave him some tjotjo and he let me go.
A Mabena is a person who is always making mistakes and who is a disappointment.
Example
Disappoint me again, Mabena.
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