Mazimba

Shona slang that generally refers to Zimbabweans, particularly in a playful or informal manner. It’s derived from the term “Zimbabwe,” and is often used to describe Zimbabwean people as a group.


someone might say, “Mazimba anoda kuenda kuJoni”—meaning, “Zimbabweans like going to Johannesburg” (often for work or business). The term is typically not derogatory but can carry a sense of national pride or identity in informal conversation.



Molo

A Xhosa greeting used to greet one person. To greet multiple people, you say molweni.
Some people spell it as mholo.


"Molo sisi, kunjani? Uphilile na? Bendicel'umzuzu wokuthetha nawe mna" - Mandisi Dyantyis



mjolo

a casual , playful relationship with a short term view. usually referring to cheating


Eddie ojola with everyone



Family meeting

Whenever President Cyril Ramaphosa sets up a time to address the country about Covid.


There will be another family meeting, I hope he doesn't ban alcohol again.



Nyoso

Nyoso means Nonsense


Her: Nasty C is better than A Reece
Him: yinyoso yelo (that's nonsense)



560

560 is a Xhosa slang term for main chick or the main partner.


I can't date you cause you know I have a 560.



Wetin

What


You never know wetin god has for you



Mnqundu

Umnqundu is a Xhosa swear word that you don't want to randomly say.


Mqundu wakho kwedini.



Toko

It is a "Lobedu" word, regarded as a swear word and can be vulgar, which means 'Anus/Asshole".


As it is vulgar and generally considered an insult,you don't randomly use it, however You can say "Toko yao" which means "Your asshole/anus".



M'tsali

Describes a location, either at home school or any place.


Ituye kum'tsali kamweina.




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