Thaema (pronounced timer) is a Setswana term which covers from β€œold timer”. It is used like you would use the word dad.
Example

Thaema, can I borrow P200 for some food.

Broski πŸ‡§πŸ‡Ό • 14 July 2026
Used clothes; pre-owned clothing and shoes (from abroad)
Example

Please buy me dokafleh sneaker

James04 • 23 March 2025

Ukukhamba is to walk
Example

Iye Mnakwethu Mina Ngibawa ukukhamba

Anti Devil • 31 July 2026
The creator and ruler of the universe and source of all moral authority; the supreme being.
Example

God help us.

Imana idufashe.

thunday • 08 February 2023

AmaZulu Football Club is a South African professional soccer club based in the city of Durban in the KwaZulu Natal province, that plays in the Betway Premiership, the first tier of the South African football league system.
Example

I can’t wait to see what 10111 Arthur Zwane is cooking with AmaZulu this season.

Chief • 23 July 2026
A kasi word that is used to refer to money.
Example

I just need some zaka to buy the braai meat and all will be well

Mr Trends • 06 April 2021

What this other gender say when a guy buys them a lousy streetwise 2.
Example

He took me out yesterday, thungisani

Chief • 25 April 2021
Tribalism is the attitude and practice of harbouring such a strong feeling of loyalty or bonds to one's tribe that one excludes or even demonises other tribes that do not belong to that group.
Example

Tribalism is setting us back as black South Africans.

MXhosa • 07 June 2021

K-leg is a Nigerian Pidgin term for when a situation or topic is either suspicious or untrue.
Example

You sure of dis tin wey you dey talk so? Dis matter get k-leg.

Adeola • 08 December 2022
Angola's oil-rich capital mixing Portuguese heritage and rapid modernization.
Example

Luanda's Ilha do Cabo is famous for its seafood restaurants and nightlife.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025


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