Singo

A beautiful girl

A girl


Singo winya okuna ondjee



Boer maak 'n plan

It literally means a farmer makes a plan.
It’s testament to the fact that the Afrikaner will figure stuff out. If there’s a problem, he’ll find a workaround. If something is scarce, he’ll find a substitute.


These power cuts are annoying but 'n Boer maak 'n plan.



Chogo

1. Chalk.
2. South African slang for 20 Rands


1. UMa'am ufuna ichogo.
2. How much do you want? Nginechogo



Lepyatla

This term is commonly used to refer to a very beautiful and attractive girl. This word originates from S'pitori, commonly known as Pretoria.


Tjo ngwana ona na ke lepyatla.



Cahmo

A Liberian term for toilet.


I am going to use the cahmo.



Jaiva

To jaiva is to dance.


I need to learn uku jaiva.



Abeg

A pidgin term for "please" or "I beg".


Abeg! No waste my time!



Phuza face

It's the face of a person who has been drinking for a long time / a drunkard. That face that looks like leather.


This person is old, can't you see that phuza face?



Liyabona

Seeing


Liyabona iso lika thixo



Atchar

A spicy relish of Indian origin, much like a mix between chutney and a pickle and usually made from green mangoes.


I eat everything with atchar 🤞🏽




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