Sabhongo

Isabhongo is a Xhosa term for that smelly burp, especially after you mix amasi and meat.


What’s that smell? 🤢

Ungodly isabhongo usisi wakho.

Oviedo

Greeting to a King or mighty one


Oviedo oo
Greetings to my king

Is not make sure

To say that something is not good, not convincing, an overreach or delusional at the worst.


Ay this new Amapiano dance trend on TikTok is not make sure.

Sthandwa

Sthandwa means “my love” or “baby”.


I love you, sthandwa.

Sondela

Sondela is a Xhosa term that means come closer.


Sondela, sthandwa, sondela.

Menemene

Imenemene is a traitor or just a crook.


Yho limenemene la sisi.

Zambuk

Zambuk Ointment is a popular ointment used for temporary relief of pain and itch. In Mzansi, it is mostly used for lips. People carry it in their pockets and bags. It is one of the most stolen items, together with pens at school.


Can I use your zambuk.

Khongolose

"Khongolose" is a Zulu word, often used colloquially, that translates to "congress" or "the ANC," which stands for the African National Congress, a South African political party. It's essentially a slang term or a nickname for the ANC.


Phatha Khongolose, phatha.

ANCYL

The youth structures of the ANC, founded during the 1940s.


I used to be a member of the ANCYL.

Tsek

Tsek is a shortened version of Voetsek, an insulting dismissal or exclamation of disgust.


Tsek wena, I don't want to talk to you.



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