Mfowethu is a Nguni term for "my brother". It can be used to refer to any male, it doesn't have to be your biological brother. It's like saying "bro".
Example
Sure mfowethu, I will see you tomorrow.
Pronunciation
by MXhosa
It literally means a farmer makes a plan.
Itβs testament to the fact that the Afrikaner will figure stuff out. If thereβs a problem, heβll find a workaround. If something is scarce, heβll find a substitute.
Itβs testament to the fact that the Afrikaner will figure stuff out. If thereβs a problem, heβll find a workaround. If something is scarce, heβll find a substitute.
Example
These power cuts are annoying but 'n Boer maak 'n plan.
Nyash is a big,soft and round object behind a womans back like two planets
Example
I doggy style your nyash
This is a slang word for R1000, that is 1 thousand South African rands.
The literal meaning of Stina is brick (in Zulu)
The literal meaning of Stina is brick (in Zulu)
Example
I only need 2 stina then Iβll be fine.
A widely used noun and verb for an outdoor βbarbecueβ where meat is cooked over a fire or coal. A braai is a popular social event in South Africa and even has its own dedicated public holiday, known as National Braai Day, which coincides with Heritage Day celebrated annually on September 24.
Example
Let's go buy some beer and some meat for tonight's braai.
A rich, usually older guy who exchanges his money for sexual benefits from young girls and/or boys.
Example
Chomie, I got this new iPhone from my Blesser.
A small Central African country with significant oil wealth and Spanish colonial heritage.
Example
Equatorial Guinea is Africa's only Spanish-speaking sovereign nation.
Thaema (pronounced timer) is a Setswana term which covers from βold timerβ. It is used like you would use the word dad.
Example
Thaema, can I borrow P200 for some food.
A term used to refer to a bribe, usually given to cops or traffic officers.
Example
I gave him some tjotjo and he let me go.
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