Word of the Day — 23 Sep 2026
A Zulu word used to say “I’m going to give you a hiding/spanking”
Example
After disrespecting my mom
She said to me, “ngizokubonya” , I knew I was in a serious spanking
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Is an Afrikaans term for complitely fed up or very upset.
Example
I am gatvol with Kaizer Chiefs.
A kasi term used to refer to food.
Example
I am starving, ke batla zozo.
I am starving, I want food.
Skamelian dance is the dance originating from KameelrivierB which falls under Siyabuswa and was founded by MDU Aka Khathaza from KameelrivierB at Ndebele Street
Example
Can I teach you the Skamelian dance?
Asbonge is a Zulu term for "Let's give thanks" or "Let's be thankful"
Example
Beke le beke asbonge bafethu.
Bemba refers to both an ethnic group and a language primarily found in Zambia. It is a Bantu language spoken by millions of people, making it one of the most widely spoken indigenous languages in Zambia.
Example
I need to relearn Bemba.
Sort of point expanding using only a word "type shii" works perfectly when explaining something
Example
For stoners ( we all how it feels to get the "munchies" after a good blaze type shii
Inyanga is mostly a traditional herbalist and does not usually perform rituals that are common to those that a Sangoma performs.
Example
I went to see Inyanga when I was not feeling well.
This is a swear word you use when people make fun of your disability, accident, family and kids... and people ask you to apologise for asking a simple question.
Example
I will not apologize for speaking the truth. Ningaya!!!
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