A Xhosa term for "It's so obvious". It is mostly used when someone asks something that is very obvious.
An exclamation used to congratulate someone, honour or praise someone or something, or to express joy or celebration; ‘Bravo!’, ‘Hooray!’.
Example
Halala, siyakubongela sisi.
Maskandi is a kind of Zulu folk music / genre that is dominant amongst the Zulu population of South Africa.
Example
I enjoy listening to Maskandi
My favourite Maskandi artist is Mgqumeni
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
Example
Hey voetsek wena spottie. Go away.
Persistent power outages / load-shedding. From Twi "dum" (off) and "sor" (on).
Example
Dumsor spoil my whole evening.
Homie, Dear or Friend in a South African Xhosa language
Example
You don't have to worry mntase, all shall be well
A strong local spirit distilled from palm wine, also called "apio".
Example
Akpeteshie be very strong oo.
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