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This is a Xhosa figure of speech that describes hunger or poverty. It directly translate to "a cat is sleeping in the fire (cooking) place (or stove if you may say)". So the cat is sleeping where people are supposed to be cooking because there's no fire and no food to cook.

Grandma had to send the kids back to their mothers because ikati ilele eziko.

by MXhosa , 18 May 2021

Country: South Africa

Mntkbw

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.

I'm so tired mntkbw.

by Sinazo , 07 April 2021

Country: South Africa

Mzukwana

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

I woke up and listened to Kwaito ya mzukwana today.

by Skhokho , 20 June 2021

Country: South Africa

Madumane

A very dope musician under Dj Maphorisa's label. He is Maphorisa's alter ego.

Madumane ke star.

by Skhokho , 28 April 2021

Country: South Africa

Zulu

Zulu is the most widely spoken home language in South Africa (about 24% of the population), and it is understood by over 50% of South African population.

Zulu guys will hurt you big time.

by Sinazo , 13 April 2021

Country: South Africa

North West

North West is an inland South African province that borders Botswana. Its landscape is defined by mountains in the northeast and bushveld scattered with trees and shrubs.

I can't wait to go to North West and see Sun City.

by Maps , 14 June 2024