Nkabi

A Xhosa term that is used to refer to a castrated animal (an animal whose balls/testicles have been cut off).


This cow can't make kids because yi nkabi.



K-leg

K-leg is a Nigerian Pidgin term for when a situation or topic is either suspicious or untrue.


You sure of dis tin wey you dey talk so? Dis matter get k-leg.



Voke

To tease or make fun of


Please don’t voke me.



Carboy

Conductor driver assistant who collects fares.


I can't drive dis truck without a carboy



Dokafleh

Used clothes; pre-owned clothing and shoes (from abroad)


Please buy me dokafleh sneaker



mjolo

a casual , playful relationship with a short term view. usually referring to cheating


Eddie ojola with everyone



Gondar

Former imperial capital with medieval castles and churches.


Gondar's Fasil Ghebbi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.



Tse nzima

Tse nzima is a word used to describe people who are good at something. It is normally used as a compliment.


If you get the girl your friends can say to you
Tse Nziiiiiiiima.



Gwijo

Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.


I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.



Nkalakatha

A hit song by the legendary Mandoza and it almost became the National Anthem but Sister Betina overtook it.


Can you please play the Nkalakatha song.




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