Example
Amasende akho ayanuka.
A noun that describes a state of being overwhelmed by a situation OR refers to a very difficult situation that appears to have no solution.
Example
Haaah ma1 wangu! I don't even have taxi fare to get there.
Example
Algerian dinar banknotes feature historical figures and landmarks like the Martyrs Memorial.
Isidubada is an informal Xhosa dialect where you add a “d” after every sound. For example “Molweni” would be “modolwedenidi”.
Example
Zikhona Sodlaka spoke isidubada in an episode of Gqeberha the Empire.
A traditional maize-and-beans dish; also a nickname for something basic.
Example
Nilikula githeri lunch.
Inxila is a Xhosa term for a drunkard.
Example
Ubhuti wakho linxila lokwenyani.
Translation: Your brother is a real drunkard.
Celebrated every year on the 27th of March. The anniversary of the South African Covid-19 lockdown that was supposed to last only 21 days.
Example
Happy lockdowniversary to everyone who is celebrating.
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