Nyash

Buttocks, bums, irrespective of gender.


Look at Layla's nyash.



Shiri

A bird


Hona shiri
Meaning: Look at that bird



Kempton Park

Kempton Park is a city in the East Rand region of Gauteng province, South Africa. It is part of the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. It is situated south of Tembisa, one of the largest townships in South Africa, which is also part of Ekurhuleni. South Africa's busiest airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport is located in Kempton Park.


We need to go to the airport in Kempton Park.



Ibhinca

Plural: Amabhinca
Ibhinca is a Zulu person who practices their traditional Zulu culture, including wearing the traditional attire and listening to Maskandi


I had to act like I love Maskandi cause I was drinking with ibhinca.



Western Cape

The Western Cape is one of 9 South African provinces, with coasts bordering the Indian and Atlantic oceans. It's known for the port city of Cape Town, set beneath Table Mountain, part of a national park of the same name.


I can't wait for the day I have enough money to visit Cape Town, in the Western Cape.



Liberia

A West African country founded by freed American slaves, with rubber plantations and recovery from civil war.


Monrovia, Liberia's capital, is named after U.S. President James Monroe.



Fez

Medieval Islamic capital famous for its walled medina and tanneries.


Fez's University of Al Quaraouiyine is the world's oldest degree-granting university.



Gqwirhy

Gqirhy or gqwirhi is an informal Xhosa term used to refer to jealous or black magic tendencies.


I bought this car last month and today someone stole it. Yhu ni gqwirhy kulendawo



Kinshasa

DR Congo's sprawling capital on the Congo River, full of musical energy.


Kinshasa's Marché de la Liberté sells everything from electronics to exotic foods.



Mntkbw

Xhosa term derived from Mntakabawo which directly translates to "My dad's child". This term doesn't necessarily refer to someone you are related to. It can be used to refer to a friend or any random person.


I'm so tired mntkbw.




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