Afrikaans is a Low Franconian West Germanic language descended from Dutch and spoken mainly in South Africa and Namibia.
Example
I would rather do an unprepared speech in Afrikaans that ukujola with you.
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.
Can also be spelled Bhabhalaza, Babalaz, bhabhalazi - is a hangover or that feeling in the morning after a night of heavy drinking.
Example
I'm struggling to wake up today because babalaas is nyisaring me.
An Afrikaans colloquial term meaning a bald head or bald-headed person.
Example
He decided to cut his head; he now has a bleskop
Can be shortened as just "wors" literally means "farmer’s sausage", this is a savory sausage that is often used for braai and then eaten as a variation of a hot dog or with pap.
Example
We are braaing boerewors and steak.
Dankie is an Afrikaans term for "thank you". It is however used informally in almost all the South African languages for showing gratitude.
Example
Man 1: You left your phone in the bathroom, I left it at the reception.
Man 2: Dankie, chief.
Die poppie sal dans is a popular South African term that means there will be trouble or havoc.
The direct translation from Afrikaans is: The dolls will dance
The direct translation from Afrikaans is: The dolls will dance
Example
Mom told them to take out the meat from the freezer in the morning and they forgot. Die poppie sal dans when she comes back from church.
Fokkerkie is basically a small fokker
Example
Daai Steve is OK maar 'n fokkerkie
Translation: that guy Steve is a real small fuck
Not at all or nothing at all.
Example
Did you get anything from your parents?
No, fokol my sister
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