Bloemfontein (familiarly known as "Bloem") is the capital city of the Free State province and the judicial capital of South Africa. Positioned in the geographical heart of the country, it serves as a critical transport and cultural hub. The city is affectionately nicknamed "The City of Roses" due to the abundance of rose bushes lining its streets and its annual Rose Festival
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I was born and bred in Bloemfontein.

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Big or huge.
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That be bola problem.

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To understand or catch on; also to be in a tough situation.
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You barb what I dey talk?

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A term of respect for a friend, peer, or someone you respect.
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Sasa boss, uko aje?

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Father, or an older man addressed casually.
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Buda amerudi kazi.

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Stomach or belly; also pregnancy.
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Hunger dey tear my belle.

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The absence of ass or bums in a woman. See Nyashlessness.
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When I was walking around, all I saw was bumlessness.

Danny 25 July 2026
Equivalent of the English word Buddy.
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Wola bade.

Pronunciation
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Bathong is a Setswana exclamation that is used as a surprise, disbelief or frustration. Its literal meaning is β€œpeople”.
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Bathong, why is he doing this? 😳

Broski πŸ‡§πŸ‡Ό 14 July 2026
Ibhabhalaza is a Xhosa term for hangover or babalaas.
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We drank way too much yesterday, ndiyafa yi bhabhalaza.

Sinazo 10 July 2026


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