When you are almost broke, you are only left with money to survive for less than a week.
Example
I can't go out today, I'm in a financial comma, and I'm only getting paid next week.
The creator and ruler of the universe and source of all moral authority; the supreme being.
Example
God help us.
Imana idufashe.
Umkhonto is a Nguni term or word for a spear (the weapon).
Example
Ndicela undinike umkhonto wam.
Can you please give me my spear.
It is a basic Sotho term that means they will hurt you. It is also a warning to the guys that girls are animals it's better to be single and drink alcohol
Example
When you friends see that Amanda is going to play with your fellings, they simply use the term like
"🗣: Batla u hurda boy tlohella ngwanana enwa"
Example
Kwesta is my favourite South African rapper.
Sbhanxa or sibhanxa is a Xhosa term for an idiot or a fool.
Example
Yeer usisbhanxa ke khona wena ufunda lewey lol
Xhosa term for sleeping over at a boyfriend/girlfriend's place.
Example
Umntu wakhe uthe makatake iweekend yonke.
Her partner asked her to sleep over for the whole weekend.
Dzubha is a slang term for a chubby or fat person.
Example
Did you see that dzubha over there?
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?".
Example
Friend 1: Mambo (What's up)
Friend 2: Poa (Cool)
Nigeria's purpose-built capital with striking modern architecture.
Example
Abuja's Aso Rock is the symbolic center of Nigerian politics.
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