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!
Nkunzi is a Xhosa term for a male animal. It is also often used to refer to a person, obviously male.
Example
Ndifuna ukuthetha inkunzi yebhokhwe.
I want to buy a male goat.
Inkqayi is a Xhosa term for chiskop. Like when you cut all of your hair (bald).
A lot of people misspell it as nqayi.
A lot of people misspell it as nqayi.
Example
Soze ndiphinde ndichebe inkqayi.
(exclamation) – Expression of frustration, outrage, impatience or resignation.
Example
Ag no! I spilled coffee on my keyboard again!
A strong local spirit distilled from palm wine, also called "apio".
Example
Akpeteshie be very strong oo.
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