Please; used to plead, urge, or soften a request. From "I beg".
Example

Abeg help me carry this bag.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
A term used by RCA students especially Year 2 to mean the fruits that they nowadays eat every Friday because of a certain student who asked for them (Joric). They never believed that it could actually happen.
Example

Dusigaye dusinzira muri Java kubera utujoric two ku wa gatanu.

Jo 29 November 2023

Xhosa term derived from Mntakabawo which directly translates to "My dad's child". This term doesn't necessarily refer to someone you are related to. It can be used to refer to a friend or any random person.
Example

I'm so tired mntkbw.

Sinazo 07 April 2021

Ong

A slang term that means "right?". It is mostly used at the end of statements and asked as a question.
Example

So you are stressing over the World Cup results ong?

Admin 05 August 2026

Mzukwana is a Kasi term for the olden days / the good old days / back in the day.
Example

I woke up and listened to Kwaito ya mzukwana today.

Skhokho 20 June 2021

ANC

The African National Congress, known as the ANC is a South African political party that is currently in power.
Example

I would rather die than to vote for the ANC thieves.

OD 31 May 2024

Paa

Very, a lot, or intensely. Twi intensifier.
Example

The food sweet paa.

Africtionary AI 26 July 2026
Gurans is a slang term used by Cape Town Xhosa speaking community that means war between rival gangs or individuals.
Example

Ingathi ikhona igurans between lamajita.

It looks like there is some war/conflict between those guys.

Yanga CPT 27 June 2022

Equivalent of the English word Buddy.
Example

Wola bade.

Pronunciation
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CapraNubiana 22 July 2026
ASAP is an acronym for As Soon As Possible.
Example

I need to see you ASAP.

OD 22 June 2022


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