Sabhongo

Isabhongo is a Xhosa term for that smelly burp, especially after you mix amasi and meat.


What’s that smell? 🤢

Ungodly isabhongo usisi wakho.



Impandla

Impandla is a Nguni term for bald hair (when men lose their hair).


He's always wearing a cap because unempandla.



Gabhadiya

Is a very strong person, a bosso in other words.


That man is a gabhadiya.



Cav

Cav is a South African slang expression used to say "check it out" or "take a look" or even "understand".


Did you cav that car?
Cav this girl.
Do you cav what I mean?



Springboks

Springboks is the name used to refer to the South African National Rugby Team.


The Springboks are currently number one in the world.



Rasto

Rasto is a slang name for guys who are smart, kind, gentle, faithful, hardworking and Aquarian


Dera fidelis is the first Rasto ever. Rasto Val Fidelis is on Facebook



Ninganya

This is a swear word you use when people make fun of your disability, accident, family and kids... and people ask you to apologise for asking a simple question.


I will not apologize for speaking the truth. Ningaya!!!



Zambia

A landlocked Southern African country known for Victoria Falls, copper mining, and wildlife.


Livingstone, Zambia is the gateway to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders.



Qhoqhoqho

Qhoqhoqho is a Xhosa term for the trachea (windpipe/throat).


Ndizakuqhawula uqhoqhoqho.
I will slit your throat.



Slaan

Hit


I will slaan that oak




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