Example
Ngufasti wam lawey
She is my main girlfriend
Igolo is a Xhosa/Zulu term for an asshole. It is also used as a swear word so I would suggest you don't call anyone that.
Example
You are mad, golo.
igqolo is a Xhosa term for a stingy person.
Example
Did you expect a trip to Durban but you know you are dating igqolo.
Igqwirha is a Xhosa term for someone who practices witchcraft (a witch).
Example
Ligqwirha ke la sisi
That woman is a witch.
Gqirhy or gqwirhi is an informal Xhosa term used to refer to jealous or black magic tendencies.
Example
I bought this car last month and today someone stole it. Yhu ni gqwirhy kulendawo
Gugulethu is a township in Western Cape, South Africa and is around 20km from Cape Town. Its name is a contraction of igugu lethu, which is Xhosa for our pride / our hope.
Example
When i visit Cape Town, I make sure I go to Gugulethu.
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.
Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.
Example
I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.
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