Something bad, tough, or intense; can also mean cool depending on context.
Example
Hiyo story ni noma sana.
A Southern African country with Victoria Falls, rich mineral resources, and economic challenges.
Example
Zimbabwe's Great Zimbabwe ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage site from an ancient civilization.
Tik is the South African street name for crystal meth. It also goes by the street name thsuf.
Example
These boys smoke tik and terrorize the community.
Itoti is a general term for a can or tin. It can be a can of beer, food or whatever, as long as it's a can you can call it itoti.
Example
I stopped drinking ngud, I only drink itoti now.
Nongendi is a Xhosa word/name for a nun. It directly translates to “one who cannot get married”.
Example
Usisi wam nguNongendi.
My sister is a nun.
The world's newest country, facing challenges after independence from Sudan, with oil resources.
Example
South Sudan gained independence in 2011 after decades of civil war.
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