a mortuary , a cold place where deceased people are kept .
Example

unjalonje nizondibona ndiphumle eCebolethu emkhenkceni

Annie raghu 24 January 2025
Kwesta is an award-winning South African rapper and songwriter from Katlehong, Gauteng.
Example

Kwesta is my favourite South African rapper.

Africtionary AI 27 July 2026

Lake Victoria port city known for its unique rock formations and fishing industry.
Example

Mwanza's Bismarck Rock is a famous lakeside landmark.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Another word for bro popularly used in zambia
Example

Exeh you good

That gee 23 July 2023

A person who loves meat and listen to One Blood all day.
Example

Lavas is such a herero

Me β˜ΊοΈπŸ’• 23 September 2021
To catch feelings for someone. Catchile
Example

Ngizo catcha if this guy continues to be this good to me.

YoursTruly 07 April 2023

In Zulu/Xhosa mythology, Tikoloshe, Tokoloshe, Tokolotshe, De'Avion or Hili is a dwarf-like water sprite. It is considered a mischievous and evil spirit that can become invisible by drinking water or swallowing a stone. Tokoloshes are called upon by malevolent people to cause trouble for others.
Example

*My child misbehaves*

Me: If you don't behave, I will call the tikoloshe to beat you.

MXhosa 17 May 2021
Nongendi is a Xhosa word/name for a nun. It directly translates to β€œone who cannot get married”.
Example

Usisi wam nguNongendi.
My sister is a nun.

Themba 08 June 2025

A Xhosa term that directly translates to "y'all would shit".
Example

No one:

Black Coffee: Ninganya

Mbali 09 August 2020

Yoh

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A popular South African expression used to show shock, surprise or excitement.
Example

Yho, I can’t believe he left her.

Chief 09 September 2026


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