Words tagged “mkhwetha” (3)
Ikrwala is a Xhosa term for a fresh out of initiation school man. You will see them with their formal clothes and the red thing on their face.
Example
I can't wait to see my younger brother as ikrwala.
Example
I have to go see abazwayi in December
Saluka is a Xhosa term that refers to the person you went to initiation school with.
Example
Good to see you, saluka. I last saw you after initiation school.
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