A West African economic powerhouse known for cocoa production, French influence, and political recovery.
Example
Côte d'Ivoire is the world's largest producer of cocoa beans.
Sbwl is a Xhosa shorthand for “sabaweli”. Sabaweli, which in turn is a shorthand of “andisabaweli, andisayibaweli, etc.”, is built from the root word “ukubawela” which means to crave, want, desire, wish for, fancy, yearn, etc.
Example
1. Umntu wakho xa ebona mna, uthi sbwl. >> When your person sees me, s/he says sbwl.
2. Sbwl beer today.
3. Sbwl the coronavirus to just disappear.
It’s chai is a South African slang term for it’s over.
Example
The game is almost over and the score 5-0. Ay it’s chai for for that team.
A Xhosa term that is used to refer to a castrated animal (an animal whose balls/testicles have been cut off).
Example
This cow can't make kids because yi nkabi.
Brakpan is a mining town on the East Rand of Gauteng, South Africa. It is known as the Alabama of South Africa, or the armpit of South Africa.
Example
If you divorce your wife in Brakpan, she remains your sister.
igqolo is a Xhosa term for a stingy person.
Example
Did you expect a trip to Durban but you know you are dating igqolo.
Table Mountain is a globally iconic, flat-topped mountain overlooking the city of Cape Town, South Africa, and is officially recognized as one of the 7 Wonders of Nature.
Example
I can't wait to visit Cape Town and hike the Table Mountain.
Example
Kreng kreng is finishing the youth of Pretoria
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