A word in any of the Nguni languages, a prefix for "I have"
Example

Ngine- (I have)

imali (money)

Ngine+imali = Nginemali (I have money)

S.J • 07 June 2021
South African slang term for “Please give/pass me”, pronounced as Sk-ey-f.

You don’t use an article (a, an or the) after the word. You just place the subject(what you want) directly after.
Example

Please skyf pipe there. I wanna smoke quick.

Big Saint • 17 March 2023

A general exclamation used to express excitement, surprise, or to affirm something. It can be a substitute for "wow" or "for real.”
Example

You won the lottery? Eksay, that's incredible!

Grace ❤️ • 21 July 2025
a fairytale
Example

uthisha uzixoxele inganekwane

Nomzamo • 03 August 2024

Is A South African slang term for food or eating.
Example

The only thing I want now yi gawula.

MXhosa • 16 May 2021
Currency of Uganda (UGX) issued by the Bank of Uganda. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.
Example

The current shilling was introduced in 1987 after economic reforms.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025

Mother, or an older woman.
Example

Mathe anakuita.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Ability to act calm or confident.
Example

This football team is poised to win the match.

Pronunciation
by JABUMGWENA
JABUMGWENA • 13 September 2026

Umkhonto is a Nguni term or word for a spear (the weapon).
Example

Ndicela undinike umkhonto wam.

Can you please give me my spear.

MXhosa • 16 September 2022
In Swahili "Pesa" means money.
Example

Jamaa ana pesa nyingi

Peter • 12 August 2024


© 2020 Africtionary®