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.
It’s chai is a South African slang term for it’s over.
Example
The game is almost over and the score 5-0. Ay it’s chai for for that team.
An East African country known as the 'Pearl of Africa', with Lake Victoria and mountain gorillas.
Example
Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is home to nearly half the world's mountain gorillas.
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Ikhaya lokugqibela is a term in Xhosa that means the last resting place (where a person is buried).
Example
I'm praying for everyone who tries to steal my lover to go kwikhaya lakhe lokugqibela
Izinyoka is a South African term that is used for Electricity cable thieves.
Izinyoka means snakes in Zulu (direct translation)
Izinyoka means snakes in Zulu (direct translation)
Example
We don't have electricity here because of izinyoka.
Example
Bafo uyali bona leli tsekeni eligqoke icrop top.
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