Nteshe

Inteshe is a Xhosa term that refers to a huge belly, mostly seen in tenderpreneurs. It is the synonym of mkhaba.


I've stopped eating meat because wow, inteshe.



SeSotho

Sesotho is the South Sotho language of the Basotho people, an official language in Lesotho and South Africa.


I speak SeSotho at home.



Howzit

Common South African greeting that translates roughly as “How are you?”, “How are things?” or just “Hello”. It is derived from “How is it?”


Ola my bro, howzit there?



Tyotyombe

A Xhosa term for mkhukhu, a house built from zink (metallic roof material).
Basically a shack.


Cape Town is full of amatyotyombe



Jollofina

Jollofina is a name given to South African women who are dating Nigerian men.


She has all this money because she's dating Jollof boys. She's a Jollofina.



Gbosa

An action word which means to punch or slap, but can be as well used to refer to the sound made when someone or something is being punched.


I go give you gbosa for head.



Sky Daddy

Sky Daddy is a term used to refer to God.


I had to speak to Sky Daddy yesterday when I wasn't feeling good.



Zambia

A landlocked Southern African country known for Victoria Falls, copper mining, and wildlife.


Livingstone, Zambia is the gateway to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders.



Backroom

A backroom is a room in a yard that's usually at the back of the main house. It is mostly used for rental purposes.


I'm renting a backroom in Tembisa.



Nzeft

Is a colloquial Xhosa term for pubic hair.
Also see izinza.


iinzeft zam ziyarhawzela.




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