Danko is the same as Afrikaans word dankie which symbolises acceptance and appreciation, it basically means thank you.
Example
The South African government said Danko to everyone who got vaccinated.
The term directly translate to "Criminal language". This is a vernacular derived from a variety of mixed languages, mainly spoken in the townships all over South Africa.
Each Kasi has its own tsotsi taal or its own way of speaking, meaning tsotsi taal from Soweto might differ from that of Pitori.
Each Kasi has its own tsotsi taal or its own way of speaking, meaning tsotsi taal from Soweto might differ from that of Pitori.
Example
Teacher: You cannot speak that Tsotsi Taal in my class. Here we speak proper English.
It's the face of a person who has been drinking for a long time / a drunkard. That face that looks like leather.
Example
This person is old, can't you see that phuza face?
Example
Masambe siye eMonti.
Let's go to East London.
A landlocked Southern African country known for Victoria Falls, copper mining, and wildlife.
Example
Livingstone, Zambia is the gateway to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders.
A kasi term used to refer to food.
Example
I am starving, ke batla zozo.
I am starving, I want food.
The Shona language (chiShona) is a major Bantu language spoken primarily in Zimbabwe, where it holds official status alongside English and Ndebele. It belongs to the Niger-Congo language family and is one of the most widely spoken Bantu languages in Southern Africa.
Example
I need to learn some Shona before visiting my friend in Harare.
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