Chineke is the creator of the universe and everything good in it along with rain, trees, and other plants
Example
Chineke, I can't believe I failed.
Qhoqhoqho is a Xhosa term for the trachea (windpipe/throat).
Example
Ndizakuqhawula uqhoqhoqho.
I will slit your throat.
When university students don't attend lectures and just submit their assignments, write tests and exams (Like UNISA students.
Friend, dude, or buddy; also a general exclamation. Pronounced "cha-lay".
Example
Chale, was up?
Mdantsane is a township in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is the second largest township in South Africa, after Soweto.
Example
That boxer is from the streets of Mdantsane.
Popularised by rapper Cassper Nyovest, Hosh karamaima means an exceptionally beautiful and distinguished woman characterised by a harmonious blend of striking physical features and admirable qualities.
Example
Have you seen my wife? Hosh Karamaima!
Ingqithi is a Xhosa custom of amputating the joint of the little finger, or of the ring finger on babies and sometimes adults.
Example
My finger is like this because I have ingqithi.
Nkandla is a town in the uThungulu district of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is the district where former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma is from.
Example
I want to visit Nkandla this December.
Isishawa is a derogatory Zulu slur used to refer to people living with albinism.
Example
No one:
Golden Arrows admin: Shezi ngeke ahlulwe ukumaka isishawa.
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