Word of the Day [01 Nov 2025]

Ziyamporoma

It is really good; it is intense.
Used to signify fun or excitement.


Yebo, ziyaporoma
Tshela u-barman nomayini

Phara

Also known as phara-phara. A term that refers to a drug addict who often terrorizes the community through criminal activities. The term is mostly used in Xhosa and Zulu speaking communities. In Gauteng, this person would be called a Nyaope Boy.


There was nothing he could do, ela phara had a huge knife so he just gave away the phone.

Otebe

Female genital parts

Vageen


It's valentines, oto ka kwata otebe ano?


Marete

A baSotho/Tswana term for Balls (As in testicles, not a soccer ball).


O boa marete saan

Sapa

A gay person


Voetsek jou sapa!


Valaza

Valaza is the nickname of Valentines Day. You know South Africans like shortening words.


I need to find a date for Valaza next year.

Mabena

Despite the recent false trends to redefine this prestigious Surname. The Mabena name comes from a long history, stemming from the early Zulu tribe. The people are know as gentle, smart and hardworking. Which comes from their long history where they fought hard to gain independence in a war torn era. They are generally based in the Southern part of Africa. However a significant portion can be found in Europe and North America. To try and define the name Mabena is false as it refers to a group of people as many surnames do. Instead a recognition of the prestige and long history of the name is what matters most. After all, the Mabena name is a noun and can or should not be used as an adjective or verb.


The leader of the community was John Mabena.


Goni

Igoni is a kasi slang term for a knife.


The guys who robbed me was carrying igoni

Ntshebe

Intshebe is a Nguni term for beard.


Intshebe yam iyakhula.
My beard is growing.


Tight Nyansh

Conservative, miserly, cheap or
Extreemly stingy.


He eats once a day to save money." He wan do tight- yansh".

Oksalayo

Regardless of all facts presented before me, I reiterate that my misinformed, obscure perspective is still valid whether you like it or not.


Oksalayo Kaizer Chiefs is still the best team in the country.




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