properly used to mean a “spirit” from
u -> the
m -> child of, person of, thing of
Shulgi -> an ancient Sumerian king who deified him just like Jesus and so people were said to perform wonders “In the name of Shulgi”.
u -> the
m -> child of, person of, thing of
Shulgi -> an ancient Sumerian king who deified him just like Jesus and so people were said to perform wonders “In the name of Shulgi”.
Example
On seeing a ghost: I saw umshologu.
On seeing a magic performance: He’s using umshologu.
A church was in the old days called: The House of umshologu
On someone who loves to go to church: He’s the ash of the house of umshologu. (you can modernize the expression by using “furniture” instead of “ash”)
The act of making people who go to groove feel bad about it and make it look like it’s wrong.
Example
I won’t stop going out, you can continue with your groove shaming.
In South Africa, a tenderpreneur is a person in government or the private sector who obtains private or government tenders and contracts to facilitate outsourced services. You see them by their huge mkhaba, flashy cars and expensive clothes and alcohol.
Example
I just need 2 drata then I'll be fine.
Example
Umama uvule isloti pha endlini.
My mom opened a tavern at home.
A spicy vegetable dish traditionally served as a sauce or relish with bread, pap, samp, stews or curries
Is the sexual position where the woman goes on top of a man (AKA cowgirl).
Example
A lot of women struggle with woman on top.
A landlocked Southern African country known as the 'Warm Heart of Africa', with Lake Malawi.
Example
Malawi relies heavily on agriculture, with tobacco as a major export crop.
Is an Afrikaans term for complitely fed up or very upset.
Example
I am gatvol with Kaizer Chiefs.
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