Batlao Hurda

A social media term that means they will hurt you.


You think he loves you... Batlao hurda mntase.



Muli bwanji?

How are you?


Muli bwanji kumeneko,How are you there?



Thonqo

Thonqo is a Xhosa slang term for an idiot or a fool.


Haisuka ngu thonqo lo
This is an idiot.



Qlyv

Qlyv is a shortened version of "Ndiyaqala uyiva", a Xhosa term that means "it is my first time hearing about it".


Girl 1: I hear you are dating Thabo.
Girl 2: Qlyv



Tlof tlof

Another word for sex. It is called tlof tlof because of the sounds during sex.


He started crying during tlof tlof.



THESHA

To work; to get up against all odds and stand on business; uku Thesha


uCishababhemu no Gawst basa thesha phezu kwe tape ezophuma ngey' 19 April.



Bhantinti

ibhantinti is another term for a prisoner.


He got arrested last year, libhantinti ngoku.



Res

Res is a shortened name for a University or college residence.


I have applied for res because I am tired of staying at home.



Letsetse

A person who is always after everyones money, food etc


Daii man ke letsetse ophela annyaka dilo



Ikhaya lokugqibela

Ikhaya lokugqibela is a term in Xhosa that means the last resting place (where a person is buried).


I'm praying for everyone who tries to steal my lover to go kwikhaya lakhe lokugqibela




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