A racial slur that was (and still) used by racist whites to refer to black people in South Africa.
Example

She got arrested for calling black protester kaffir.

DRex • 15 April 2021
A Tsonga term for "his friend / her friend" that is apparently used to identify unknown soccer players by commentators.

They would call all the names of the "famous" players and when they reach the unknown player, they would say mngani wa yena (his friend).
Example

And he passes the ball to Jabu Pule... Jabu Pule passes to mngani wa yena.

DRex • 05 May 2021

Inyathi is a Xhosa and Zulu word for a buffalo.
Example

Inyathi ibuzwa kwabayaziyo.

Khingh • 21 September 2025
Mfanaka is a Sotho term that loosely translates to "my boy". It is used to mean my friend, my bro.
Example

Eita, dintshang mfanaka?

How's it going, my boy.

Morena • 24 May 2024

Dijo is a Sotho term for food.
Example

Ke batla dijo.
I want food.

LinguistZA • 11 July 2025
Stomach or belly; also pregnancy.
Example

Hunger dey tear my belle.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

These word EFIKO stand for a brilliant person
Example

Tolu is an efiko of our class

Muhammed • 28 November 2024
Limpopo is one of the provinces in South Africa. It was formerly called the Northern Province because it's in the northern part of South Africa.
Example

Limpopo is one of my favourite places to visit.

Marawa • 06 June 2021

To talk, chat, or tell a story; sometimes to lie.
Example

Stop to yarn dust, talk true.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Mama is a term used to refer to a mother.
Example

Mama I love you.

Siya • 13 June 2024


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