Word of the Day [06 Jun 2026]

Gambia

Africa's smallest mainland country along the Gambia River, known for beaches and political transition.


The Gambia is surrounded by Senegal on three sides and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

Intsomi

Intsomi is a Xhosa term for a tale. Those stories our grandparents used to tell us when we were young.


Hayi yintsomi, Hayi yi film.

Moreki

The guy who buys the alcohol and make sure that everyone is taken care of.


If you still want to drink, please o ska bora moreki my sister.


Thungisani

Get a seamstress or a taylor to make you an outfit, because my relationship is getting serious and I may be getting married soon.


Thungisani it's looks like things are looking good.

Qonce

Qonce is the Xhosa name for King Williams Town in Eastern Cape.


Born and bred eQonce, chief.


Inqaba

Can be called "nqaba" is another word for Castle Lager, one of South Africa's favourite beer.


I am definitely buying myself inqaba after work.

Chapwa

From the Bemba word "to finish," it's used to mean "it's over," "it's done," or "that's it." It can also be used to end a conversation or a situation.


The meeting has ended. Chapwa.


Kenyan Shilling

Currency of Kenya (KES) issued by the Central Bank of Kenya. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.


Banknotes feature Kenya's first president Jomo Kenyatta and wildlife.

Lekker

is a widely used term, mostly by whites or cheese boys indicating that something is ‘great’ or ‘nice’.


Thabo: This biltong is lekker.

Nathan: Yeah bru, it's not as lekker as the one from we had last week, though.


Bathu

Bathu is a kasi slang term for shoes.


Ola boy, we see your new bathu iyababa.

Bari

Bari is a name given to God in Ogoni land


Barikui which means God is big




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