A ZAmbian term used to describe a person, usually a male.
Plural is Ohns.
Example
The ohns are on the way to the house. It's gonna be lit.
Umakoti is a Nguni term for a bride or bride to be.
Example
Are you ready to be umakoti apha ekhaya?
Example
Ungothandiwe kakhulu .
A scam that typically involves promising the victim a significant share of a large sum of money, in return for a small up-front payment, which the fraudster claims will be used to obtain the large sum
Example
419 fraud has increased significantly in recent years.
A North African kingdom with Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, known for cities like Marrakesh.
Example
Morocco's blue city of Chefchaouen is a popular tourist destination.
Literally meaning "world" or "country," but in Zambian slang, it is used to express excitement, enthusiasm, or to say something is excellent or the best. It's similar to saying "let's go!" or "it's on!"
Example
The music festival last night was amazing. Zambia ku chalo!
In Xhosa culture, umgidi is the ceremony that's done to celebrate a boy or boys (mkhwetha) coming back from the mountain (initiation school).
Example
I can't wait to attend umgidi ka Boy
The incorrect way of spelling "could have".
Example
He could of been killed if it wasn't for me.
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