Word of the Day — 22 Sep 2026
Red City known for souks, palaces, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
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Marrakesh's Bahia Palace showcases exquisite Moroccan craftsmanship.
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"Khongolose" is a Zulu word, often used colloquially, that translates to "congress" or "the ANC," which stands for the African National Congress, a South African political party. It's essentially a slang term or a nickname for the ANC.
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Phatha Khongolose, phatha.
Literally meaning "world" or "country," but in Zambian slang, it is used to express excitement, enthusiasm, or to say something is excellent or the best. It's similar to saying "let's go!" or "it's on!"
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The music festival last night was amazing. Zambia ku chalo!
The Shona language (chiShona) is a major Bantu language spoken primarily in Zimbabwe, where it holds official status alongside English and Ndebele. It belongs to the Niger-Congo language family and is one of the most widely spoken Bantu languages in Southern Africa.
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I need to learn some Shona before visiting my friend in Harare.
A situationship is a romantic or sexual relationship that is not considered to be formal or established.
Example
I’m considering turning my situationship into a relationship.
Thaema (pronounced timer) is a Setswana term which covers from “old timer”. It is used like you would use the word dad.
Example
Thaema, can I borrow P200 for some food.
A Zulu term that refers to a huge belly, mostly seen in tenderpreneurs. Sotho people can spell it as mokhaba.
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Stomach in, chest out. Umkhaba must fall.
The drug that is killing the youth of South Africa. It makes these kids do all crazy things just to get that high.
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He is behaving like this because he smoked nyaope.
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