Imfusi is a Xhosa term that refers to a person who is born after twins, i.e a younger brother or sister of a twin.
Example
He was born after twins, that’s why they named him Mfusi.
Imedi is a term, mostly used in Cape Town to refer to a girl or girlfriend.
Example
Ndiyayithanda imedi yam bro.
I love my girlfriend bro
Africa's smallest mainland country along the Gambia River, known for beaches and political transition.
Example
The Gambia is surrounded by Senegal on three sides and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
It is a basic Sotho term that means they will hurt you. It is also a warning to the guys that girls are animals it's better to be single and drink alcohol
Example
When you friends see that Amanda is going to play with your fellings, they simply use the term like
"🗣: Batla u hurda boy tlohella ngwanana enwa"
South African slang-term used as a direct substitute for the words “I’m sorry”. Pronounced as Hah-deh.
Example
Big Bro: Who ate the mnyanelis I left in fridge?!
You: It was me big bro, hade.
It is used to describe something that is very nice or can be used when you agree or like something
Example
This food is very nxa
Nxa I'll see you later
Izinyoka is a South African term that is used for Electricity cable thieves.
Izinyoka means snakes in Zulu (direct translation)
Izinyoka means snakes in Zulu (direct translation)
Example
We don't have electricity here because of izinyoka.
Thaema (pronounced timer) is a Setswana term which covers from “old timer”. It is used like you would use the word dad.
Example
Thaema, can I borrow P200 for some food.
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