Shona slang that generally refers to Zimbabweans, particularly in a playful or informal manner. It’s derived from the term “Zimbabwe,” and is often used to describe Zimbabwean people as a group.
Example
someone might say, “Mazimba anoda kuenda kuJoni”—meaning, “Zimbabweans like going to Johannesburg” (often for work or business). The term is typically not derogatory but can carry a sense of national pride or identity in informal conversation.
The guy who buys the alcohol and make sure that everyone is taken care of.
Example
If you still want to drink, please o ska bora moreki my sister.
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Haisuka ngu thonqo lo
This is an idiot.
DSD DUBULA SODUBULANA ugqoko oludlela imbongolo is the name of an african legend who has contributed a lot to the music genre of Maskandi
Example
uma nilahla uDSD nina nizoshonaphi
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Reintroduced in 2019 after a decade of using foreign currencies.
Afrikaans is a Low Franconian West Germanic language descended from Dutch and spoken mainly in South Africa and Namibia.
Example
I would rather do an unprepared speech in Afrikaans that ukujola with you.
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