Word of the Day — 21 Sep 2026

Umundu is a Human Being
Example

Ekhaya Sifuna Umundu sazoberega

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Bedfordview is an affluent suburb in western Ekurhuleni, sharing an administrative boundary with the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa. Bedfordview has been part of the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality since 2000.
Example

We are going to Eastgate mall in Bedfordview.

Maps 14 June 2024
Do not bore/annoy the person who is buying.
Example

Can't you see he is getting tired of your bullshit? Please O ska bora moreki.

DRex 06 August 2020

Umgosi in South Africa means gossip.
Example

No one:
Girls: I have so much mgosi for you my friend.

Marawa 23 June 2021

Swi

Swi is a Zimbabwean slang term for Alright/Fine.
Example

The poem you wrote ibinguswi

Thandazani 05 January 2025

To destroy, to leave in disorder or to mess up
Example

The how y’all now chakla this room, when I bop my eyes, that how it muh be clean.

James04 23 March 2025
Ibobosi is a term used in Gqeberha that means a shack.
Example

I'm going back to ibobosi lam very soon.

MXhosa 24 June 2023

A man who has underwent initiation into manhood following the traditional teachings and cultural practices of amaHlubi.
Example

IZawa liyahlonipha.



IZawa is a respectful person

Hlubelihle Ka 11 November 2022
A Xhosa name for a traditional nurse that takes care of an initiate (umkhwetha) during initiation (circumcision).
Example

Ikhankatha plays a major role during initiation.

Sinazo 08 May 2021

South African kasi term for "just like that" or "just the way it is".
Example

Thabo: You don't put salt when you cook pap?
Themba: Nah, I eat it net so.

Danny 26 April 2021
To lie or deceive.
Example

Usinidanganye, sema ukweli.

Admin 26 July 2026


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