Fororo is the ass crack, especially the one that shows when the pants are falling.
Example
When I saw my mechanicβs for, I knew he was the right one for the job.
Ethiopia's high-altitude capital and diplomatic center of Africa.
Example
Addis Ababa's African Union headquarters symbolizes continental unity.
Ku bird is a term that means "it's bad". Like when the situation gets really really bad. People use "bird" because it sounds the same as "bad".
Example
I only have R3.50 in my bank account. Ku bird!
Idinga is a very formal Xhosa term for a date. Not a date as in 13 May, I mean a date as in you go on a date with someone.
Example
I'm going to the mall at 5, ndinedinga with my wife.
Letleke refers to a nice, good looking girl
Example
Eh jioh die blah o tshwere letleke leleng ale kgonagale
Example
I had to give them my phone, one of them ebephethe intshiza.
Ukufemba is a spiritual healing /energy healing where an inyanga removes bad spirits in one's body or foreign objects in the yard or car. It's an African exorcism (ukukhipha imimoya emibi).
Example
I need to try ukufemba.
The feeling of wanting to explain something and not finding the right term to do that,
Mfowethu is a Nguni term for "my brother". It can be used to refer to any male, it doesn't have to be your biological brother. It's like saying "bro".
Example
Sure mfowethu, I will see you tomorrow.
Pronunciation
by MXhosa
10111, not to be confused with the police number, is the nickname that was given to Arthur Zwane (Mangethe) during his playing days.
Example
Arthur 10111 Zwane is doing well at AmaZulu.
Pronunciation
by CG
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