In Xhosa, ityala can mean multiple things.

1. Ityala can mean debt.

2. Ityala can mean a case (court).

So it all depends on the context.
Example

1. Ityala lam lakwa FNB yi R20 000.

(My FNB debt is R20 000).

2. Ityala lam licinyiwe namhlanje.

(My case was dropped today).

MXhosa • 15 July 2021
This is the best herb to get you relaxed. It was once illegal to grow this shit in South Africa, but now motherfuckers are growing it all over.
Example

Dude, where did you get the weed we had last night? It was the bomb.

Chief • 19 July 2020

Imfusi is a Xhosa term that refers to a person who is born after twins, i.e a younger brother or sister of a twin.
Example

He was born after twins, that’s why they named him Mfusi.

Chief • 07 August 2026
Also known as Eskom - Those assholes who are supposed to be providing South Africa with consistent electricity supply but instead they bring us consistent Load Shedding.
Example

It's dark again. Blame ass-kom.

Mbali • 19 March 2021

A South African slang term for money.
Example

I can’t wait to get amarherheba month end.

Danny • 24 July 2023
Ukunqanqatheka is a Xhosa term for cigarette or tobacco cravings.

When one is craving a cigarette, we say unqanqathekile, or s/he will say ndinqanqathekile.
Example

The way ndinqanqatheke ngayo you'd swear I didn't just smoke now.

MXhosa • 21 May 2021

A romantic partner or side lover kept discreetly.
Example

Him get code for that side.

Admin • 26 July 2026
Ityhagi is a derogatory term used to refer to a boy. Like an uncircumcised boy.
Example

I will not take directions from ityhagi.

MXhosa • 13 July 2021

A North African country with Mediterranean beaches, ancient Carthage ruins, and Arab-Berber culture.
Example

Tunisia was the birthplace of the Arab Spring protests in 2010-2011.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
A stable West African country with French influence, peanut production, and vibrant music scene.
Example

Dakar, Senegal's capital, is the westernmost city on the African mainland.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025


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