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Model C

In South Africa, Model C was the semi-private schools back in the day which were initially only allowing whites.

He speaks that Model C English.

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Ninganya

A Xhosa term that directly translates to "y'all would shit".

No one:

Black Coffee: Ninganya

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Faa

"'Faa' is a borrowed word used for emphasis, originating from Hausa. It is often used at the end of expressions by Yoruba speakers with a Hausa background or origin. This phenomenon is particularly common among Yoruba people in Ilorin and Kogi.

Máa na faa= I will beat you.

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Habiya

Another Xhosa term for vamna - which means a love portion given to your lover to make you love more.

"Ndingayitya nephepha layo lo habiya" - Driemanskap

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Chankura

A slang term for money.
Can also be called amachankura.

I want to go out but the problem ke chankura.

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Sdudla

A Kasi term for a chubby or a fat person.

Eish that girl sisdudla and I love her.

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Nceku

Inceku is a Xhosa term form a Man of God.

Sometimes you'd swear azithi dadobawo kwezi nceku.

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Fiti

Fiti is derived from the term "fit" and is used to describe something that is good, cool, or trendy.

Unapendeza, hizo nguo ni fiti!
You look great, those clothes are cool!

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ilolo

ilolo is a Xhosa term for a loner.

Mna ndililolo, andinamntu.

I am a loner, I have no one.

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Dala what you must

Is a South African term that means do what you must / do what you have to do.

Guy 1: When are you paying me my money?
Guy 2: You know I don't have money.
Guy 1: If you don't give me my money now, I will moer you.
Guy 2: Dala what you must, chief.

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