Zambuk

Zambuk Ointment is a popular ointment used for temporary relief of pain and itch. In Mzansi, it is mostly used for lips. People carry it in their pockets and bags. It is one of the most stolen items, together with pens at school.


Can I use your zambuk.

Howzit

Common South African greeting that translates roughly as “How are you?”, “How are things?” or just “Hello”. It is derived from “How is it?”


Ola my bro, howzit there?

Ukudla

Ukudla is the formal Zulu term for food.


Ngifuna ukudla kwami.
I want my food.

iWash

An informal term mostly used by Xhosa people to refer to beer.


Sbwl iWash namhlanje.
I am craving beer today.

Idk

I don't know


When you want to shorten the word I don't know you say it as idk

Unezothe

Unozethe is what Xhosa people say to refer to someone who is extremely annoying.


Yhu unezothe ke la bhuti.
That man is extremely annoying.

Mabena

Despite the recent false trends to redefine this prestigious Surname. The Mabena name comes from a long history, stemming from the early Zulu tribe. The people are know as gentle, smart and hardworking. Which comes from their long history where they fought hard to gain independence in a war torn era. They are generally based in the Southern part of Africa. However a significant portion can be found in Europe and North America. To try and define the name Mabena is false as it refers to a group of people as many surnames do. Instead a recognition of the prestige and long history of the name is what matters most. After all, the Mabena name is a noun and can or should not be used as an adjective or verb.


The leader of the community was John Mabena.

Ngeku

A word the "Mapulane" adults use to refer to a girl.


Heh Ngeku dula fase.
*You girl, Sit down*

Sbhanxa

Sbhanxa or sibhanxa is a Xhosa term for an idiot or a fool.


Yeer usisbhanxa ke khona wena ufunda lewey lol

Ashawo

Ashawo e it's a slang phrase and it means prostitute,escort.


That girl is an ashawo



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