Word of the Day — 21 Sep 2026

Umundu is a Human Being
Example

Ekhaya Sifuna Umundu sazoberega

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Example

You born-frees don't know anything about struggle.

Danny 16 April 2021
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Example

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Example

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Rambo 15 August 2022
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Example

Ke nyaka nnyo today.

Morena 22 May 2024

Another term that refers to Covid-19.
Example

This coco has made things difficult for everyone.

Danny 04 May 2021
A figurative term used by South African students when they plan to create a WhatsApp group and share test questions.
Example

Ukhona umjondolo osuvuliwe bahlali? Phela ziyakhala k'sasa

José Sidney 01 November 2022

Ngqaya is a term mostly used in Cape Town that means to buy.
Example

Ekse, ndifuna ukungqaya lewey.

Ekse, I want to buy this thing.

Yanga CPT 17 May 2024
Ikhaya lokugqibela is a term in Xhosa that means the last resting place (where a person is buried).
Example

I'm praying for everyone who tries to steal my lover to go kwikhaya lakhe lokugqibela

MXhosa 02 June 2021

Danko is the same as Afrikaans word dankie which symbolises acceptance and appreciation, it basically means thank you.
Example

The South African government said Danko to everyone who got vaccinated.

Colani 23 September 2021
A North African kingdom with Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, known for cities like Marrakesh.
Example

Morocco's blue city of Chefchaouen is a popular tourist destination.

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