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South African language, developed out of the Dutch spoken in the country since the first Dutch East India Company settlement in the Cape, established in 1652. Afrikaans was considered a dialect of Dutch – known as “Cape Dutch” – until recognised as a language in the late 19th century. From the Dutch for “African”.

They forced us to do Afrikaans in high school.

by Sinazo , 05 May 2021

Country: Nigeria

Maga/Mugu

A term used to describe someone regarded as a fool or someone who is very gullible or being conned

My maga promise me hundred thousand Naira

by Adeola , 11 July 2020

Country: South Africa

SeSotho

Sesotho is the South Sotho language of the Basotho people, an official language in Lesotho and South Africa.

I speak SeSotho at home.

by Cody , 29 November 2024

Country: South Africa

Stop Nonsense

Stop nonsense ekasi are those walls that are built around the house (fence) mostly for security reasons cause you know how it is with crime in Mzansi.

They climbed the stop nonsense and stole the dog

by Zet , 10 June 2021

Country: South Africa

Gqolo

igqolo is a Xhosa term for a stingy person.

Did you expect a trip to Durban but you know you are dating igqolo.

by MXhosa , 27 May 2021

Country: Other

Gutamo

Gutamo means to help someone with something or help someone with something he/she needs.

Vane nkutemo se??

by w , 29 November 2023

Country: South Africa

Ntu

Ntu means a human being and it emphasises that there is spirit of oneness and harmony among people and nature.

Funda ukuphilisana na-ba-ntu

by Mfanelo , 29 December 2022

Country: Worldwide

Sapiosexual

A person who is sexually attracted to a person's intellect or mind before physical appearance. It comes from the Latin root "sapien" which means wise.

I am not into beautiful girls, I am sapiosexual.

by Adeola , 06 August 2020