Category: General
Ukutula-tula is isiBhaca word meaning to wander around.
Example
Ebetula-tula yonke indzawo.
He was wandering all over the place
Gurans is a slang term used by Cape Town Xhosa speaking community that means war between rival gangs or individuals.
Example
Ingathi ikhona igurans between lamajita.
It looks like there is some war/conflict between those guys.
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.
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