Category: General
A tradition in South Africa that celebrates the end of exam season. It loosely translates to "washing the paper".
High school kids typically go on a drinking spree (underage drinking).
High school kids typically go on a drinking spree (underage drinking).
Example
I can't wait for the exams to finish so that sizokuhlamba iphepha.
Isgaxa or isigaxa means Big news, like WOW, like Yhoo, like I don't believe it.
Example
Everyday is a new sgaxa, I've run out of haibos.
It is a Venda name which means protection.
Example
People use condoms as a way of protection.
Luphi ugqoko is a chant or a phrase introduced by Bhinca Nation especially Blue Reigning Nation meaning "Where is the wooden tray/wooden board". It is directed to Khangelani DSD "Isilo" "Ugqoko lukazwelonke" Mhlongo, who has contributed a lot in South African traditional Music, Maskandi.
Example
Luphi ugqoko lukazwelonke? Luuuuphi?
Word used to express disbelief, surprise, dissatisfaction
Example
Bathong...he really ate all those chilli's
Sisekakeni is a general Xhosa phrase that means we are in trouble. It directly translates to "we are in shit" or "we are in deep shit"
Example
Friend: The petrol prices went up again.
Me: Sisekakeni
Isithembu is the practice of marrying multiple wives (Polygamy).
Example
Isithembu is becoming popular again in South Africa.
Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.
Example
I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.
Jiki jiki means all of a sudden or suddenly.
Example
When we were growing you were dark, jiki jiki you are a yellow bone.
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