The Shona language (chiShona) is a major Bantu language spoken primarily in Zimbabwe, where it holds official status alongside English and Ndebele. It belongs to the Niger-Congo language family and is one of the most widely spoken Bantu languages in Southern Africa.
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I need to learn some Shona before visiting my friend in Harare.
Also known as Woolies. This is a retail store that went to a private school. You go in there with your deep Zulu accent, but come out with that private school accent.
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1. I speak like this because I drink Woolworths water every morning.
2. Tanqueray is the Woolworths of Gins.
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Umama uvule isloti pha endlini.
My mom opened a tavern at home.
A West African country recovering from civil war, known for diamonds and beautiful beaches.
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Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital, was founded as a home for freed slaves.
Is a term that means jerking off or masturbating.
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I caught my little brother eskomora.
is a widely used term, mostly by whites or cheese boys indicating that something is ‘great’ or ‘nice’.
A term that all the skrr skrr kids have been using in the comments section of Instagram. Apparently it means something not making sense or stupid.
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No one:
Skrr skrr on insta: Nah he tweaking
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The kwanza was introduced in 1977 after independence from Portugal.
When the stupid Ass-kom also known as Eskom decides to switch off our electricity that we pay for.
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You better charge your phone, Load shedding is starting again soon
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