Example
The franc was reintroduced in 1997 to replace the new zaire.
A very bad way of spelling mntase. It is mostly used by Sotho/Tswana people to mock Xhosa people on social media.
Example
Yho motase, I couldn't believe what I saw.
A man who has underwent initiation into manhood following the traditional teachings and cultural practices of amaHlubi.
Example
IZawa liyahlonipha.
IZawa is a respectful person
Mkhuluwa is a Xhosa term for older brother. It can also be used as a respectful way of addressing an older man.
Example
Let’s go out, mkhuluwa.
Example
No one:
Skrr Skrr kid: I went to see a Bone Thug today cause y'all be trippin.
Bhisho is an unknown ghost town that happens to be the Capital of the Eastern Cape province for some reason.
Example
You would have to pay me to stay in Bhisho.
MKMVA is the abbreviation for uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans Association.
Example
MKMVA is protecting Jacob Zuma's house in Nkandla
A North African country with Mediterranean beaches, ancient Carthage ruins, and Arab-Berber culture.
Example
Tunisia was the birthplace of the Arab Spring protests in 2010-2011.
Pronounced: Hoo-zet.
South African slang: How are you doing?
The word is borrowed from the Afrikaans language - Hoe is dit. Direct translate: How is it.
South African slang: How are you doing?
The word is borrowed from the Afrikaans language - Hoe is dit. Direct translate: How is it.
Example
Hi my friend, huzit?
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