Word of the Day [21 Jan 2026]

amatile-tile

Xhosa plural for stratagems. It is actually just amatile. Singular is itile. The ti is pronounced like English tea and le as in French. From the Sanskrit kutila which appear in Xhosa as ukutila.

My car broke down on the way, I had to make amatile-tile to get here.

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Pere

Pere is the Xhosa term for a pear 🍐

Ndifuna ukutya ipere.

I want to eat a pear.

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Oksalayo

What bitter people say after they've lost an argument but still do not want to admit that they were wrong.

It does not matter what you say, oksalayo I can beat you.

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Stokoloko

Stokoloko is a Xhosa informal term for a "dog without teeth". The term can be used to refer to someone who is not a threat.

Haisuka ngu stokoloko lo, inja engenamazinyo.

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polyandry

polyandry is a form of polygamy in which a woman takes two or more husbands at the same time.

South African women are excited about polyandry but they can't even keep one man.

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Nindahlule

Nindahlule is a general Xhosa phrase meaning I'm in disbelief .

out of disappointment : "yho hayi nindahlule"

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KZN

KZN or KwaZulu Natal is a costal province in South Africa, known for its beaches and mountains. It is dominated by the Zulu tribe.

I need to visit KZN in December.

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Sneaky Link

Sneaky Link is a term used to describe a person that someone is secretly hooking up with.

I can’t wait to see my Sneaky Link this weekend.

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Nkao Tempela

In SePitori, Nkao Tempela means I can flex on you.
See: Tempela

I’m beyond insane, nna Nkao Tempela (Yeah).

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Gwababa

Fear of women, especially beautiful women.

This one can't talk to women, akere he has gwababa.

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Imana

The creator and ruler of the universe and source of all moral authority; the supreme being.

God help us.
Imana idufashe.

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