Ukutula-tula is isiBhaca word meaning to wander around.
Example

Ebetula-tula yonke indzawo.

He was wandering all over the place

Thobelani Ncapai • 27 June 2022
Gurans is a slang term used by Cape Town Xhosa speaking community that means war between rival gangs or individuals.
Example

Ingathi ikhona igurans between lamajita.

It looks like there is some war/conflict between those guys.

Yanga CPT • 27 June 2022

A tradition in South Africa that celebrates the end of exam season. It loosely translates to "washing the paper".
High school kids typically go on a drinking spree (underage drinking).
Example

I can't wait for the exams to finish so that sizokuhlamba iphepha.

Sinazo • 26 June 2022
ASAP is an acronym for As Soon As Possible.
Example

I need to see you ASAP.

OD • 22 June 2022

It is a Venda name which means protection.
Example

People use condoms as a way of protection.

Tsireledzo Michael • 13 June 2022
Mandla Ncikazi (born 16 February 1969) is a Plumber And South African professional soccer former player who is part of the technical staff at South African Premier Division club Orlando Pirates.
Example

When someone arms are Crossed , with shoulders pulled together and hands that rub over the arms or sides (a self-soothing motion). Slower movements than usual. Half-formed movements, as if the character doesn't have the energy for more. You can then refer that person as Mandla Ncikazi

Mcebisi Ngubane • 10 June 2022

DSD

DSD DUBULA SODUBULANA ugqoko oludlela imbongolo is the name of an african legend who has contributed a lot to the music genre of Maskandi
Example

uma nilahla uDSD nina nizoshonaphi

Word used to express disbelief, surprise, dissatisfaction
Example

Bathong...he really ate all those chilli's

Pooler • 09 June 2022

Is a language created by dutch people, although in dutch translates to african it is not of that origin.
Example

I just learned to speak afrikaans.

Mike • 08 June 2022
Sisekakeni is a general Xhosa phrase that means we are in trouble. It directly translates to "we are in shit" or "we are in deep shit"
Example

Friend: The petrol prices went up again.

Me: Sisekakeni

MXhosa • 02 June 2022


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