"'Faa' is a borrowed word used for emphasis, originating from Hausa. It is often used at the end of expressions by Yoruba speakers with a Hausa background or origin. This phenomenon is particularly common among Yoruba people in Ilorin and Kogi.
Example
Máa na faa= I will beat you.
Thobela will be "Be obedient" in IsiXhosa
Example
Thobela abase magunyeni
Be obedient to authorities
Pronunciation
by Thobela Memani
Girls these days say they are in Japan to indicate that they are on their periods.
This is due to the flag of Japan, all white with a big red dot (indicates period blood in this case). 🇯🇵
This is due to the flag of Japan, all white with a big red dot (indicates period blood in this case). 🇯🇵
Mkhuluwa is a Xhosa term for older brother. It can also be used as a respectful way of addressing an older man.
Example
Let’s go out, mkhuluwa.
A person who is always after everyones money, food etc
Example
Daii man ke letsetse ophela annyaka dilo
Ukuxhoma is a general Kasi term that means flexing or showing off.
Example
Ever since he got his RAF money, uyaxhoma now.
Example
He is scarce on facebook because ngumkhwetha.
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