Trouble; problem; headache(from Bassa)
Example
Dis boy es full of fuan-fuan I do na wan any fuan-fuan
Celebrated every year on the 27th of March. The anniversary of the South African Covid-19 lockdown that was supposed to last only 21 days.
Example
Happy lockdowniversary to everyone who is celebrating.
To work; To get up against all odds and stand on business
Example
U Cisha no Gawst basathesha e studio;
Besithesha murtu e spani vandaag
A Xhosa term used to tell someone that you are going through the most.
Variations: mgowo, gowa, gowisha, gowishing.
Variations: mgowo, gowa, gowisha, gowishing.
Example
I'm so broke, ngumgowo nje wodwa mntase.
Financially, ndiyagowa.
Ukuqabula is an informal Xhosa term for taking out babalaas. Basically the act of drinking the morning after a heavy night of drinking.
Example
I'm dying from babalaas now, ndifuna ukuqabula.
Afrikaans is a Low Franconian West Germanic language descended from Dutch and spoken mainly in South Africa and Namibia.
Example
I would rather do an unprepared speech in Afrikaans that ukujola with you.
Lake Victoria port city known for its unique rock formations and fishing industry.
Example
Mwanza's Bismarck Rock is a famous lakeside landmark.
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