Word of the Day — 12 Oct 2026
A SePitori word meaning "something"
Example
"Ako botse ane deng mfanaka"
"Let me tell you something buddy"
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Curry served in a hollowed-out half-loaf of bread, with the hollowed-out piece of bread placed on top.
Example
I am gonna have a bunny chow for lunch.
Somagwaza, is a rather mysterious, if not mythical, forefather who invented circumcision as a means of passage into manhood for Xhosa people.
Example
I'm sure you didn't know who Somagwaza was 😅
Nyash simply means backside, booty, not just big one
Example
Jane has big nyash and Mary has small nyash
Is the sexual position where the woman goes on top of a man (AKA cowgirl).
Example
A lot of women struggle with woman on top.
A general exclamation used to express excitement, surprise, or to affirm something. It can be a substitute for "wow" or "for real.”
Example
You won the lottery? Eksay, that's incredible!
The belief in our shared humanity, kindness, compassion and the idea that we become better through caring for and supporting one another.
Example
Her willingness to help a stranger showed true ubuntu
Pronunciation
by Faith
An action word which means to punch or slap, but can be as well used to refer to the sound made when someone or something is being punched.
Example
I go give you gbosa for head.
Imfusi is a Xhosa term that refers to a person who is born after twins, i.e a younger brother or sister of a twin.
Example
He was born after twins, that’s why they named him Mfusi.
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