Ewe

A Xhosa term for Yes.
Example

"Uhayi akasebenzi, kungcono uzame u ewe" - iFani

MXhosa 12 May 2021
Itoti is a general term for a can or tin. It can be a can of beer, food or whatever, as long as it's a can you can call it itoti.
Example

I stopped drinking ngud, I only drink itoti now.

MXhosa 05 May 2022

Dube is a historic, relatively affluent residential neighborhood in Soweto, Johannesburg, established in the 1950s for the Black middle class and named after educator John Langalibalele Dube.
Example

I was born and bred in Dube.

Maps 20 March 2026
A Mabena is a person who is always making mistakes and who is a disappointment.
Example

Disappoint me again, Mabena.

Skhokho 01 May 2021

An ancient East African country with diverse cultures, coffee origins, and rapid economic growth.
Example

Ethiopian Airlines is one of Africa's largest and most successful carriers.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

Saf

Now, at this moment; from "this time".
Example

I dey come saf saf.

Admin 26 July 2026

Intshebe is a Nguni term for beard.
Example

Intshebe yam iyakhula.

My beard is growing.

MXhosa 15 May 2022
Mdantsane is a township in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is the second largest township in South Africa, after Soweto.
Example

That boxer is from the streets of Mdantsane.

Chief 14 June 2023

Inkqayi is a Xhosa term for chiskop. Like when you cut all of your hair (bald).

A lot of people misspell it as nqayi.
Example

Soze ndiphinde ndichebe inkqayi.

MXhosa 24 May 2021
Imazi is a Xhosa term for a female animal.
Example

Ndifuna imazi yegusha.

I want a female sheep.

Xhosa Nostra 14 July 2025


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