Lepara

A SePitori word that usually refers to a guy that can handle difficult situations, or is brave enough to do things other people can't do.

It could also mean someone who is well respected because of his status in society.


Mpho ke lepara joe, he just approached that hot girl sitting over there.



Daily Sun

A South African newspaper that publishes bullshit stories that other newspapers don't want to publish.


I can tell from the bullshit you are saying that you get your news from Daily Sun.



Cotton-sangoma

A cotton-sangoma is someone who is known for their fashion sense & their unique style.


Indeed that lad is a cotton-sangoma



Chomi

Chomi is a South African slang term for "friend", "pal", "mate".


Chomi, let's go out tonight.



Van toeka

A popular South African Slang term for 'a long time ago' or 'back in the day'


I know your dad from van toeka.



Sepitori

Also known as S'Pitori, is the language spoken by native people of Pretoria (Pitori). It is a combination of Pedi and Tswana, with a bit of Tsotsi taal.


I speak a bit of Tswana plus sepitori.



Chogo

1. Chalk.
2. South African slang for 20 Rands


1. UMa'am ufuna ichogo.
2. How much do you want? Nginechogo



Nyoko

Unyoko is a Nguni term that means mother. It is mostly used in a rude manner.


Umsunu kanyoko
Your mother's cunt



Sishumane

Isishumane or sishimane is a South African term used to refer to a single person who is not single by choice. It is mostly used in a mocking manner.


Aisuka, that one sisishumane esikhulu.



Nongendi

Nongendi is a Xhosa word/name for a nun. It directly translates to “one who cannot get married”.


Usisi wam nguNongendi.

My sister is a nun.




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