A phrase used by someone who isn't in the mood for anything
Example

Akere you can see that I'm not in the mood? Nzame fela ke tlo bontsha Mmao

Colani • 16 May 2021
Homie, Dear or Friend in a South African Xhosa language
Example

You don't have to worry mntase, all shall be well

Tumelo Thobejane • 30 October 2022

Mamzo is a kasi slang term for mom or mother.
Example

Eish sorry mamzo, I won’t do it again.

Siya • 13 June 2024
A term generally used as an informal greeting around Gauteng. Chances are no one will know how to reply to you if you use this term anywhere other than Gauteng.
Example

Sharp fede majita, dintshang da?

Sinazo • 20 July 2020

Short for mental; to be crazy.
Example

You dey ment?

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
A landlocked West African country with a rich history including Timbuktu, facing security challenges.
Example

Mali was home to the medieval Mali Empire, one of Africa's most powerful states.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

eMonti is the Xhosa name for East London, a city on the southeastern coast of South Africa.
Example

Masambe siye eMonti.

Let's go to East London.

Maps • 14 June 2024
Nyoviolas is a playful variation or nickname referencing South African rapper Cassper Nyovest, often styled as "Don Nyoviolas".
Example

Ola Nyoviolas, I am your biggest fan.

Skhokho • 16 June 2025

Bread, especially loaf.
Example

Please buy me Senkoa and milk.

ReginaNdzo • 11 September 2026
Skamelian genre is the music that is played when dancing a Skamelian Dance
Example

Skamelian People by play it when Dancing Skamelian Dance MDU AkA Khathaza still remains the inventor of Skamelian Genre too

Anti Devil • 21 September 2026


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