Word of the Day [07 Apr 2026]
Ethiopian Birr
Currency of Ethiopia (ETB) issued by the National Bank of Ethiopia. 1 Birr = 100 santim.
Features Amharic script and images of Ethiopian cultural heritage.
Hlamba iphepha
A tradition in South Africa that celebrates the end of exam season. It loosely translates to "washing the paper".
High school kids typically go on a drinking spree (underage drinking).
I can't wait for the exams to finish so that sizokuhlamba iphepha.
Is not make sure
To say that something is not good, not convincing, an overreach or delusional at the worst.
Ay this new Amapiano dance trend on TikTok is not make sure.
Shisa Nyama
Of Zulu origin, this directly translates to "burn meat". It is the Zulu equivalent to a braai. In most cases, it refers to a place that sells and "braais" meet.
Let's go braai some meat at that Shisa Nyama.
Nigerian Naira
Currency of Nigeria (NGN) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria. 1 Naira = 100 kobo.
The naira was introduced in 1973 to replace the pound.