A man who has underwent initiation into manhood following the traditional teachings and cultural practices of amaHlubi.
Example

IZawa liyahlonipha.



IZawa is a respectful person

Hlubelihle Ka • 11 November 2022
To leave or go; to move.
Example

Twende, tuko rieng.

Admin • 26 July 2026

Mozambique's Indian Ocean capital with Portuguese-style architecture.
Example

Maputo's fish market serves the freshest peri-peri prawns.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
Yihlo is a Xhosa term for father or dad. It can also used informally to refer to a male friend or male family member.
Example

Hlonipha uyihlo no nyoko.

Respect your dad and mom.

MXhosa • 26 September 2022

Xokshame is a Xhosa social media slang term for "I am joking / I am lying".
Example

I hate my ex girlfriend. Lol xokshame.

MXhosa • 29 November 2022
Majita Monday is a movement striving to create a safe space for men to talk about their emotional intelligence and mental wellness. It is celebrated every Monday with the hashtag #MajitaMonday.
Example

Happy Majita Monday to you all, gents ❀

CG • 28 November 2022

Mama is a term used to refer to a mother.
Example

Mama I love you.

Siya • 13 June 2024
Former imperial capital with medieval castles and churches.
Example

Gondar's Fasil Ghebbi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

It is a hybrid-kinyarwada word invented by RCA bwoys to mean the act of being in a great trouble that can even lead to loss of life as well as some body parts.
Example

If he finds you during the same moment, he will widen you. (Arakwagura)

KEEN • 07 November 2023
Umaqondana is a South African slang term for a main chick or β€œthe one”.
Example

Ngimtholile umaqondana.

I have found the one.

DRex • 28 May 2024


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