Swahili, also known as Kiswahili, is a major African language, a cultural group, and a widely used trade tongue spoken by over 150 million people mostly in East Africa
Example
She is learning to speak Swahili before her trip to Tanzania.
The Shangaan people are a Southern African Bantu ethnic group formed in the 19th century when Zulu warriors led by Soshangane conquered and assimilated indigenous Tsonga people. Primarily residing in South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, they are renowned for a rich culture that blends Nguni traditions with Tsonga language (Xitsonga) and history.
Example
I am looking for my Shangaan family.
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Molweni bantu abadala.
It is used to describe something that is very nice or can be used when you agree or like something
Example
This food is very nxa
Nxa I'll see you later
Khemi is a general slang term for muthi or traditional medicine.
Example
He gets his girls using his khemi.
An expression meaning "and then?" or "go on", or acknowledgement.
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Ehen, wetin happen next?
Used as a racist remark towards black people who behave like Caucasians (White people). Derived from the coconut fruit - "brown on the outside, white on the inside".
Example
What were you expecting from this one? He is a coconut anyways.
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