Mgqakhwe

In Xhosa, umgqakhwe is a derogatory term used to refer to someone born out of wedlock.


"Makungangeni mgqakhwe ebandleni likaYehova; nesizukulwana sawo seshumi masingangeni ebandleni likaYehova." - deuteronomy 23
"No one born of a forbidden marriage nor any of his descendants may enter the assembly of the LORD, even down to the tenth generation."



Inxila

Inxila is a Xhosa term for a drunkard.


Ubhuti wakho linxila lokwenyani.
Translation: Your brother is a real drunkard.



Vat n sit

Is a term used in South Africa to refer to a situation where two people who are not married are living together.


Those ones will never get married. They've been doing vat n sit for more than 5 years.



Makoya

A South African term that denotes that a person or thing that is authentic, real, or legitimate.


Zambuk is the real makoya.



Nyoviolas

Nyoviolas is a playful variation or nickname referencing South African rapper Cassper Nyovest, often styled as "Don Nyoviolas".


Ola Nyoviolas, I am your biggest fan.



Teko Modise

The best soccer player South Africa has ever produced.


Teko Modise played for Orlando Pirates.



Msunu

Is a Zulu and Xhosa swear word that loosely translates to male or female genitalia or cunt.


Msunu kanyoko to whoever is disrespecting me.



Bafana Maths

Bafana Maths refers to the calculations Bafana Bafana usually does before qualifying for a major tournament. It usually entails “if team A wins, team B draws, and we win by so many goals, then we qualify”


We need Nigeria to beat Benin and we beat Rwanda, then we’ll qualify for the World Cup. My Bafana Maths is on point now.



Braai

A widely used noun and verb for an outdoor ‘barbecue’ where meat is cooked over a fire or coal. A braai is a popular social event in South Africa and even has its own dedicated public holiday, known as National Braai Day, which coincides with Heritage Day celebrated annually on September 24.


Let's go buy some beer and some meat for tonight's braai.



Kwaal

Kwaal is a slang term that means a problem or a conflict.


Why does he have kwaal with him?




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