Red City known for souks, palaces, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
Example

Marrakesh's Bahia Palace showcases exquisite Moroccan craftsmanship.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
In South Africa, Ben 10 has nothing to do with cartoons. It rather refers to a young male who is dating an older female.
Example

I was once a Ben 10 and she used to give me money for alcohol every weekend.

Varsity Dude • 15 June 2021

A Xhosa term for 'You are shitting'. It can also mean 'she or he is taking a shit', depending on the context.
Example

Man 1: Where is he?
Man 2: Uyanya (He is taking a shit)

Woman 1: I will beat you!
Woman 2: Uyanya (You are shitting)

Mbali • 09 August 2020
A frontal refers to a hairpiece that has a strip of material which runs from ear to ear.
Example

Every girl deserves ifrontal this December.

Sinazo • 15 November 2022

Ag

(exclamation) – Expression of frustration, outrage, impatience or resignation.
Example

Ag no! I spilled coffee on my keyboard again!

Sinazo • 05 May 2021
Eng: The foot is the terminal part of the leg that supports body weight and enables movement.

Afr: Die voet is die einddeel van die been wat die liggaamsgewig dra en beweging moontlik maak.
Example

Eng: Your foot can make you the first step to victory!
Afr: Jou voet kan die eerste stap na oorwinning vir jou wees!

Pronunciation
by FootmyLife
FootmyLife • 22 September 2026

Taima is a slang term for dad or father.
Example

I will be chilling with taima tomorrow.

Skhokho • 09 May 2021
I’m Xhosa, isidovela is a meal where rice is cooked with potatoes in the same pot. You mix it until it kinda looks like pap. You also have to add Spice for rice or Rajah to make it yellow.
Example

Today I am cooking isidovela.

MXhosa • 14 December 2022

A small Horn of Africa nation strategically located by the Red Sea, hosting foreign military bases.
Example

Djibouti's port serves as a key shipping hub for the East Africa region.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
Mgarimbe is the legend who gave us the hit song Sister Betina.
Example

Mgarimbe deserves a lifetime achievement award.

MXhosa • 13 May 2021


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