Example
Umama uvule isloti pha endlini.
My mom opened a tavern at home.
Dubane is a slang term for the City of Durban. Used predominantly by the Zulu speaking population of KwaZulu Natal.
Example
Hamb' obuza ngami in Dubane they know.
Mgqumeni was a legendary South African Maskandi musician, producer, and singer widely regarded as one of the kings of Zulu traditional folk music.
Example
I’m listening to some Mgqumeni’s songs.
Fear of women, especially beautiful women.
Example
This one can't talk to women, akere he has gwababa.
Igolo is a Xhosa/Zulu term for an asshole. It is also used as a swear word so I would suggest you don't call anyone that.
Example
You are mad, golo.
A West African country recovering from civil war, known for diamonds and beautiful beaches.
Example
Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital, was founded as a home for freed slaves.
Ukunqanqatheka is a Xhosa term for cigarette or tobacco cravings.
When one is craving a cigarette, we say unqanqathekile, or s/he will say ndinqanqathekile.
When one is craving a cigarette, we say unqanqathekile, or s/he will say ndinqanqathekile.
Example
The way ndinqanqatheke ngayo you'd swear I didn't just smoke now.
The Sepitori version of Tsotsi
This means skinny guy with Nike hat, Skinny jeans and a black Allstar
This means skinny guy with Nike hat, Skinny jeans and a black Allstar
Example
Sheba le pharra leli
(Look at that thug)
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