Apile

Apile is the Xhosa term for an apple.


Ndifuna ukutya i-apile.

I want to eat an apple.



Golo

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.


You are mad, golo.



Lamza

Is a kasi term for a kiss.


You can't even get a lamza from a random chick in the club anymore because of this covid.



South Africa

A diverse Southern African nation with multiple capitals, known for wildlife and post-apartheid development.


South Africa hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first in Africa.



Thuvi

Ithuvi is a Xhosa slang term for shit or kaka.


Uthetha ithuvi.
You are talking shit.



Ziyamporoma

It is really good; it is intense.
Used to signify fun or excitement.


Yebo, ziyaporoma
Tshela u-barman nomayini



Mmege

A broke person


You are just "mmege" you have no single cent



nyashlessness

(especially of a woman) the state of having a very small or no nyash, in a way that makes one ugly or unattractive.


Most Ugandan girls are facing rejection due to their nyashlessness. bumlessness



Congolese Franc

Currency of DR Congo (CDF) issued by the Central Bank of the Congo.


The franc was reintroduced in 1997 to replace the new zaire.



After Tears

A party/celebration held after a funeral to celebrate the deceased person's life.


Where are we having the After Tears?




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