The feeling of wanting to explain something and not finding the right term to do that,
Example

Eish "Alostro" mfowethu (unexplainable)

Lucas N 03 May 2022
Ixelegu is a Xhosa word for a dirty person or a person who just cant be tidy.
Example

I can’t deal with ixelegu.

Xhosa Nostra 14 July 2025

Currency of South Africa (ZAR) issued by the South African Reserve Bank. 1 Rand = 100 cents.
Example

The rand is also used in Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini through monetary agreements.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025
Sizwe Dhlomo is a South African tweleb and part time radio show host. He is always giving “expert” opinion on every topic on X, formerly Twitter, which inspired the term Dhloogle.
Example

“I know it’s correct cause Sizwe Dhlomo said it” - said no one ever.

OD 31 May 2024

Is the slanh term for Ga-Rankuwa, a township in Tshwane/Pitori.
Example

I'm coming from Rankuwa.

Mr Trends 08 August 2021
Currency of Kenya (KES) issued by the Central Bank of Kenya. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.
Example

Banknotes feature Kenya's first president Jomo Kenyatta and wildlife.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025

A small West African country with Portuguese influence, cashew production, and political challenges.
Example

Guinea-Bissau's economy depends heavily on cashew nut exports.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Sol Phenduka is a South African Podcaster, DJ and Radio personality who is the co-host of the popular podcast called Podcast and Chill, alongside MacG and Ghost Lady.
Example

I always listen to the Podcast and Chill for Sol Phenduka's puns.

Siya 10 May 2024

Wena is a Nguni term that means “you”.
Example

Hey wena, come here.

DRex 05 June 2024
An Indian Ocean island nation with multicultural society, financial services, and luxury tourism.
Example

Mauritius has transformed from sugar-based economy to financial hub.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025


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