Category: Languages
Ndebele
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The Ndebele language is split into two distinct forms: Northern Ndebele in Zimbabwe and Southern Ndebele in South Africa. Both belong to the Nguni group of Bantu languages.
Example
He was learning Ndebele because of that girl.
Shona
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The Shona language (chiShona) is a major Bantu language spoken primarily in Zimbabwe, where it holds official status alongside English and Ndebele. It belongs to the Niger-Congo language family and is one of the most widely spoken Bantu languages in Southern Africa.
Example
I need to learn some Shona before visiting my friend in Harare.
Urarekile
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Urarekile means He or She is surprised
Example
Nomama Naye urarekile nakamthola enza so
Pronunciation
by Anti Devil
Umundu
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Umundu is a Human Being
Example
Ekhaya Sifuna Umundu sazoberega
Pronunciation
by Anti Devil
Swahili
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Swahili, also known as Kiswahili, is a major African language, a cultural group, and a widely used trade tongue spoken by over 150 million people mostly in East Africa
Example
She is learning to speak Swahili before her trip to Tanzania.
Ngizokubonya
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A Zulu word used to say “I’m going to give you a hiding/spanking”
Example
After disrespecting my mom
She said to me, “ngizokubonya” , I knew I was in a serious spanking
is a word used as a form of being surprised nor reacting to shocking incidents.
Example
"Makhi o hlokofetsi, ijoh modimo mara!"
Pronunciation
by Bra frans
Example
Ayeye! The game is about to start!
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