Côte d'Ivoire

A West African economic powerhouse known for cocoa production, French influence, and political recovery.


Côte d'Ivoire is the world's largest producer of cocoa beans.



Tikoloshe

In Zulu/Xhosa mythology, Tikoloshe, Tokoloshe, Tokolotshe, De'Avion or Hili is a dwarf-like water sprite. It is considered a mischievous and evil spirit that can become invisible by drinking water or swallowing a stone. Tokoloshes are called upon by malevolent people to cause trouble for others.


*My child misbehaves*
Me: If you don't behave, I will call the tikoloshe to beat you.



Rekere

Rekere is a Fool


O nketsa rekere(You are making me a fool)



Amasende

A Xhosa/Zulu term for Balls (As in testicles, not a soccer ball).
Also see marete.


Amasende akho ayanuka.



Stocko

Used to define a beautiful girl with nyash,like your imaginary hun


That hun is a stocko



Olosho

Prostitute, escort


"That girl na olosho." Meaning "That girl is a prostitute"



Kovsie

A student at the University of the Free State.


Only a Kovsie knows the feeling.



Nqanqatheka

Ukunqanqatheka is a Xhosa term for cigarette or tobacco cravings.
When one is craving a cigarette, we say unqanqathekile, or s/he will say ndinqanqathekile.


The way ndinqanqatheke ngayo you'd swear I didn't just smoke now.



M'tsali

Describes a location, either at home school or any place.


Ituye kum'tsali kamweina.



Ngwanyana

A person with a heart made out of ice, with rotten intentions.


Ngwanyana o wa tela.




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