Afrikaans

South African language, developed out of the Dutch spoken in the country since the first Dutch East India Company settlement in the Cape, established in 1652. Afrikaans was considered a dialect of Dutch – known as “Cape Dutch” – until recognised as a language in the late 19th century. From the Dutch for “African”.


They forced us to do Afrikaans in high school.



Efemena

This means, it's mine Riches.
From Agbarha-otor kingdom URHOBO Land


Efemena.
Simply means This is my Riches or can also be in a sentence, this is my wealth.
Efemena is an URHOBO Language



Stufuza

Stufuza is a term for a chubby person.


I like my man as a stufuza.



FLOTUS

First Lady Of The United States


Did you hear that the FLOTUS plagiarized her speech?



Lobola

The down-payment paid by the groom to the family of the bride before they can get married. It can be in the form of money or livestock.
I believe they call it a dowry in other parts of the world.


My family expects R200k lobola for you to marry me.



Vrystik

The coloured version of make out ses


Kelly gave me a nice vrystik



Mzwayi

Plural: Abazwayi
An informal Xhosa term that refers to umkhwetha.


I have to go see abazwayi in December



Zozo

A kasi term used to refer to food.


I am starving, ke batla zozo.
I am starving, I want food.



Model C

In South Africa, Model C was the semi-private schools back in the day which were initially only allowing whites.


He speaks that Model C English.



Atchar

A spicy relish of Indian origin, much like a mix between chutney and a pickle and usually made from green mangoes.


I eat everything with atchar 🤞🏽




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