Category: Languages
Pardon me. Particularly in an official and formal setting e.g. in a meeting or when asking for forgiveness from the elderly.
Example
"Ngxe, bantakwethu." - Pardon me, my kin.
In Urhobo kingdom ovwata meaning: Righteousness
Example
This man is an upright man (ovwata ) righteousness
Meaning white hair ( Gray hair )
Example
Ubi asha in Urhobo language means white hair (Gray hair)
One thing that makes men go crazy
Example
Ndizthandela nje impundu
iDyan ayinophila uba ayityi mpundu
Fede may be used to say "alright" or "okay" and it is mainly used that way in the southern townships of Johannesburg and many parts of Gauteng.
Example
Fede, I'll sort it out.
South African slang-term used as a direct substitute for the words “I’m sorry”. Pronounced as Hah-deh.
Example
Big Bro: Who ate the mnyanelis I left in fridge?!
You: It was me big bro, hade.
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