Derived from a Xhosa term "andisamthandi" which means I love him/her so much.
Context is very important when it comes to this word because it also means "I no longer love him/her".
Example

Girl: Is that your child there

Guy: Yes, that's my baby girl.

Girl: Yhu samthandi mntkbw

Sinazo 27 April 2021
Sbwl is an acronym, and slang for the Xhosa language, which originated from the South African word “ sabaweli”; the meaning of the word was, “ crave, desire, yearn or to want something”.



On social media; is meant to have been created by “gay Xhosa men “ to hide their desire for a woman's man on social media.
Example

1. Sbwl a good man.

2. Sbwl a man with a lot of money

Mr Trends 19 July 2020

A North African country with a rich history, vast Sahara desert, and Mediterranean coastline. Known for its oil reserves and vibrant culture.
Example

I visited Algiers, the capital of Algeria, to explore its fascinating mix of French and Arab influences.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Saluka is a Xhosa term that refers to the person you went to initiation school with.
Example

Good to see you, saluka. I last saw you after initiation school.

Masi 11 June 2025

A term we used to use back in the day to refer to the 50c coin. Ama2000 would not know it.
Example

No one:


5 year old me: Ndicela noba yi zuka to buy sweets.

MXhosa 29 July 2021
Hirwa Ambassadeur is a Rwandan artist, musician, actor, video creator, author, animator, journalist, YouTuber and TikToker. After all he is the Founder & CEO of Abahire TV.





Early Life.



He was (born on August 24, 2000) in Nyarugenge, Kigali, Rwanda, He grew up in Kigali city later moved in Butare, southern province of Rwanda, where he lived 3 years by his parents. He attended Munazi school for his primary level and Groupe scolaire Kigali for his secondary level.





Music career.



Hirwa Ambassadeur started his career at the age of 18 in Kigali, Rwanda as a songwriter. He later started releasing his originals on major streaming platforms. He first released "Motivate" on YouTube Music in 2022 and then after a few days he released his music on many others international platforms like Deezer, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, Boomplay, JioSaavan, Tiktok, Facebook & Instagram. Hirwa Ambassadeur is best known for his funn
Example

Hirwa Ambassadeur is a Rwandan Youtuber. Musician

Hirwa Ambassadeur 06 October 2022

Algeria's whitewashed capital with French colonial boulevards.
Example

Algiers' Casbah is a UNESCO-listed maze of Ottoman-era alleys.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
A Tsonga term for "his friend / her friend" that is apparently used to identify unknown soccer players by commentators.

They would call all the names of the "famous" players and when they reach the unknown player, they would say mngani wa yena (his friend).
Example

And he passes the ball to Jabu Pule... Jabu Pule passes to mngani wa yena.

DRex 05 May 2021

Ikaka is a term that means shit
Example

Uthetha ikaka kwedini
You are talking shit young boy

MXhosa 16 October 2021
A small Southern African kingdom known for traditional culture, HIV challenges, and sugar exports.
Example

Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is one of Africa's last absolute monarchies.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025


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