Amabhinca
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Zulu people who are rooted or practicing their tradition, they wear their Zulu regalia, play Maskandi music etc
Example
Amabhinca are also known as Bhinca nation.
A group of Amabhinca were seen in a mall wearing their traditional attire.
Pronunciation
by Bongani Ndwandwe
Amabutho are Zulu regiments (military units / warriors). During wars, amabutho used to be the first line of defence to protect the land, women and children from invaders.
Singular: Ibutho
Singular: Ibutho
Example
The Zulu King was protected by Amabutho.
Example
Amasende akho ayanuka.
AmaZulu Football Club is a South African professional soccer club based in the city of Durban in the KwaZulu Natal province, that plays in the Betway Premiership, the first tier of the South African football league system.
Example
I can’t wait to see what 10111 Arthur Zwane is cooking with AmaZulu this season.
Asbonge is a Zulu term for "Let's give thanks" or "Let's be thankful"
Example
Beke le beke asbonge bafethu.
What Zulu people call a cellphone that can't connect to the internet and is used strictly for calls and SMSes.
Example
Guy 1: Hey bro, why don't you video call her?
Guy 2: Eish, she uses bhopopo.
Dubane is a slang term for the City of Durban. Used predominantly by the Zulu speaking population of KwaZulu Natal.
Example
Hamb' obuza ngami in Dubane they know.
Example
Ulibonile igedlela lami elisha?
Did you see my new car?
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