A ZAmbian term used to describe a person, usually a male.
Plural is Ohns.
Example
The ohns are on the way to the house. It's gonna be lit.
A person with a heart made out of ice, with rotten intentions.
Example
Umfana doesn’t deserve anything in this world.
Example
Kinshasa's Marché de la Liberté sells everything from electronics to exotic foods.
Makoer is directly translated from Afrikaans to English someone who is a domesticated asshole, essentially it means your a special kind of asshole
Example
Afr: Daai makmoer moet my nie plaa nie-
Eng: that asshole shouldn't bother me
Not to be confused with the clothing item. This is a SePitori term for R10 (Ten Rands). In other parts of South Africa, R10 is referred to as Tiger
Example
Ke shota ka jacket, ntjaka.
Garri, pronounced gah-ree,, is made from granulated cassava, a root vegetable that's poisonous unless you peel and cook it first. Commonly found in West Africa, there are two types of garri: yellow and white. The flavor depends on how long it's been fermented and the presence of palm oil.
Example
The prices of staple foods such as rice, beans and garri have increased astronomically.
Not to be confused with the animal... This refers to R10 (Ten Rands). One tiger would mean R10, Two tiger would mean R20, Five tiger - R50, etc. When you get to R100, it becomes a Klipa. R200 - Two klipa, etc.
Example
We only need 3 tiger to add to the money we have and get that case of beer.
Example
Bro, Vraiza ujike ko Jeff uTokantse baart
What Zulu people call a cellphone that can't connect to the internet and is used strictly for calls and SMSes.
Example
Guy 1: Hey bro, why don't you video call her?
Guy 2: Eish, she uses bhopopo.
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