Word of the Day — 14 Oct 2026
Intshebe is a Nguni term for beard.
Example
Intshebe yam iyakhula.
My beard is growing.
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Umgosi in South Africa means gossip.
Example
No one:
Girls: I have so much mgosi for you my friend.
Something cool, awesome, or impressive. Also used to mean ' a lot' or 'big time'
Example
We had bhoo fun at the party yesterday.
The down-payment paid by the groom to the family of the bride before they can get married. It can be in the form of money or livestock.
I believe they call it a dowry in other parts of the world.
I believe they call it a dowry in other parts of the world.
Example
My family expects R200k lobola for you to marry me.
A fictitious story or a tale. Like those tales you'd hear about from parents/teachers/friends or read when you were younger.
Example
"A man and his daughter were walking in the forest..."
Welele... inganekwane!
A Southeast African country with Indian Ocean coastline, recovering from civil war and rich in gas.
Example
Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago is known for its pristine beaches and diving.
A favorite South African snack made from dried and salted meat, similar to beef jerky. It is mostly loved by white South Africans when watching their rugby games.
Example
Let's grab some biltong before we watch the game.
Irarho is a ass
Example
Irarho laka baba belibuhlungu
An ass of the father was painful
Pronunciation
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Example
happy women crush Wednesday to all the women❤️
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