A Xhosa term for small boy. It is generally used by older men when referring to a younger boy.
It can also be used to refer to an adult male but you need to make sure that you are not scared of that person you call kwedini.
It can also be used to refer to an adult male but you need to make sure that you are not scared of that person you call kwedini.
Example
I will moer you, kwedini. Don't disrespect me like that.
Ukunqanqatheka is a Xhosa term for cigarette or tobacco cravings.
When one is craving a cigarette, we say unqanqathekile, or s/he will say ndinqanqathekile.
When one is craving a cigarette, we say unqanqathekile, or s/he will say ndinqanqathekile.
Example
The way ndinqanqatheke ngayo you'd swear I didn't just smoke now.
Example
I thought I knew Afrikaans until I went to the Cape Flats and heard what they call Kaaps/Afrikaaps.
Used to describe someone who tends to do stupid things from time to time.
Example
Why did you do that s'numnum?
Imoto is a Nguni term for a car.
The world's newest country, facing challenges after independence from Sudan, with oil resources.
Example
South Sudan gained independence in 2011 after decades of civil war.
Example
I just need 2 drata then I'll be fine.
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