Bathong is a Setswana exclamation that is used as a surprise, disbelief or frustration. Its literal meaning is β€œpeople”.
Example

Bathong, why is he doing this? 😳

Broski πŸ‡§πŸ‡Ό • 14 July 2026
Ibhabhalaza is a Xhosa term for hangover or babalaas.
Example

We drank way too much yesterday, ndiyafa yi bhabhalaza.

Sinazo • 10 July 2026

is a pedi name that's usually uttered by stingy limpopian males when refusing to give huns the money.
Example

"Ke bea Bomma pele"

Pronunciation
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Bra frans • 04 June 2026
Bafana Maths refers to the calculations Bafana Bafana usually does before qualifying for a major tournament. It usually entails β€œif team A wins, team B draws, and we win by so many goals, then we qualify”
Example

We need Nigeria to beat Benin and we beat Rwanda, then we’ll qualify for the World Cup. My Bafana Maths is on point now.

Zama • 14 October 2025

Currency of Botswana (BWP) issued by the Bank of Botswana. 1 Pula = 100 thebe.
Example

Pula means "rain" in Setswana, reflecting its value in this arid country.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025
Bemba refers to both an ethnic group and a language primarily found in Zambia. It is a Bantu language spoken by millions of people, making it one of the most widely spoken indigenous languages in Zambia.
Example

I need to relearn Bemba.

Grace ❀️ • 21 July 2025

Bhuti is a Xhosa word for big brother or just to refer to an older man.
Example

I’ll see you tomorrow, bhuti.

Xhosa Nostra • 17 July 2025
Indian Ocean port city with Portuguese colonial heritage.
Example

Beira's Macuti Lighthouse offers panoramic views of the coastline.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

A small East African nation with hilly terrain, known for coffee production and recent political challenges.
Example

Lake Tanganyika forms Burundi's southwestern border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
A landlocked West African country with a strong agricultural base, known for its cultural festivals and gold production.
Example

Burkina Faso hosts the famous FESPACO pan-African film festival every two years.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025


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