Bhuti is a Xhosa word for big brother or just to refer to an older man.
I’ll see you tomorrow, bhuti.
This word can be used in any context. You can use it to greet, to say goodbye, to indicate you are happy. Etc.
Guy 1: Aweh bro, howzit?
Guy 2: Chilled bro, how about you?
Guy 1: Lekker bro.
Guy 2: Aweh!
How South Africans say “traffic lights” because “traffic lights” is too long and doesn’t sound futuristic enough.
No one: Passenger in a taxi: After robot, driver.
Mambo is a versatile Swahili word that can be used in various contexts. It’s a casual greeting among friends, akin to saying “What’s up?".
Friend 1: Mambo (What's up) Friend 2: Poa (Cool)
Used to describe someone whose talking shit.
Uyanya iselwe nguwe la drink
Sapa is the state of being broke or not having money or food at your disposal
So finally Sapa don catch this guy Guy sapa hold me like this no be lie
This term is commonly used to refer to a very beautiful and attractive girl. This word originates from S'pitori, commonly known as Pretoria.
Tjo ngwana ona na ke lepyatla.
Indutsu is a Xhosa vulgar word that means butt or ass. Also see mdidi.
Ndakukhaba unye endutsu. Utheth'indutsu.
ilolo is a Xhosa term for a loner.
Mna ndililolo, andinamntu. I am a loner, I have no one.
A kasi word that is used to refer to money.
I just need some zaka to buy the braai meat and all will be well
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