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.
A term that is used to refer to a beautiful woman.
Can also be spelt as chandapha.
Can also be spelt as chandapha.
Example
yoh this girl ke shandapha.
When university students don't attend lectures and just submit their assignments, write tests and exams (Like UNISA students.
Example
Yoh dawg, I don't remember the last time I attended a lecture. I've been pulling a UNISA this semester.
University of South Africa - The biggest University in South Africa in terms of number of students. It is known for its distance learning programmes. Majority of students who go here are not at an actual campus. Covid found them ready.
Example
I have applied at UNISA, I want to study while chilling at home.
It's the face of a person who has been drinking for a long time / a drunkard. That face that looks like leather.
Example
This person is old, can't you see that phuza face?
An informal Xhosa slang term for "I am so happy / I am so excited". It is shortened from "Andisavuyi"
Example
Kaizer Chiefs lost to Chippa Utd today, savuyi mntkbw.
Girls these days say they are in Japan to indicate that they are on their periods.
This is due to the flag of Japan, all white with a big red dot (indicates period blood in this case). 🇯🇵
This is due to the flag of Japan, all white with a big red dot (indicates period blood in this case). 🇯🇵
Example
Yoh mntase, I was so worried that I won't go to Japan this month but I woke up in Japan today.
Askies is an Afrikaans term for Sorry. It is however used informally in almost all the South African languages for apologising.
Example
I didn't see you there, askies for stepping on you.
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.
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.
Example
I will moer you, kwedini. Don't disrespect me like that.
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