Yihlo is a Xhosa term for father or dad. It can also used informally to refer to a male friend or male family member.
Example
Hlonipha uyihlo no nyoko.
Respect your dad and mom.
Coloured, formerly Cape Coloured, a person of mixed European (“white”) and African (“black”) or Asian ancestry, as officially defined by the South African government from 1950 to 1991.
Example
Coloureds are mostly found in Cape Town but can be found all over South Africa.
A vagabond; one who roams and hangs out in the streets.
Example
That boy be kubolor, he no dey house.
Mamazala is a term used to refer to mother-in-law.
Example
I'm so happy with my mamazala, unlike many people.
A term to describe the feeling of shame; being ashamed at something/someone/oneself. Also used to express condolences, affection, anger, etc.
Example
You see a cute baby: "Aw shame"
Your friend's dog has passed away: "Ag, shame.
A Xhosa greeting used to greet one person. To greet multiple people, you say molweni.
Some people spell it as mholo.
Some people spell it as mholo.
Example
"Molo sisi, kunjani? Uphilile na? Bendicel'umzuzu wokuthetha nawe mna" - Mandisi Dyantyis
In South Africa, the terms township and location usually refer to the often underdeveloped, racially segregated urban areas that, from the late 19th century until the end of apartheid, were reserved for non-whites, namely Black Africans, Coloureds and Indians.
Example
Each and every township in South Africa is almost the same.
Moist is a slangs used in most boarding schools. Which means something that is not sweet.
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