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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Poephol is afrikaans for an asshole, usually used to reference to people
Example
Jou poepholl!
Translation: you asshole
Example
Efemena.
Simply means This is my Riches or can also be in a sentence, this is my wealth.
Efemena is an URHOBO Language
Pronounced: Hoo-zet.
South African slang: How are you doing?
The word is borrowed from the Afrikaans language - Hoe is dit. Direct translate: How is it.
South African slang: How are you doing?
The word is borrowed from the Afrikaans language - Hoe is dit. Direct translate: How is it.
Example
Hi my friend, huzit?
Bathong is a Setswana exclamation that is used as a surprise, disbelief or frustration. Its literal meaning is “people”.
Example
Bathong, why is he doing this? 😳
Ukunqanqatheka is a Xhosa term for cigarette or tobacco cravings.
When one is craving a cigarette, we say unqanqathekile, or s/he will say ndinqanqathekile.
When one is craving a cigarette, we say unqanqathekile, or s/he will say ndinqanqathekile.
Example
The way ndinqanqatheke ngayo you'd swear I didn't just smoke now.
Example
Ngise Msotra and I'm chillin' with the thugs
A person that robs other people cash.
Example
I will never make an equal share i will tman or kingsley anyone because i have a family to feed.
A lunchbox; a portable, usually plastic, container for food, such as Tupperware.
Also occurs as skaftien, skhafthin
Also occurs as skaftien, skhafthin
Example
Plase bring a skaftin, I want to put my leftovers.
Jomo is a name given to a kasi kid that has a big head. They are usually very good at football (like Jomo Sono)
Example
Did you see that goal by Jomo?
Mfethu is a Nguni term, short for mfowethu, meaning my brother. It is generally used to refer to a man, doesn’t have to be related to you.
Example
Dankie for featuring me, mfethu.
Pronunciation
by MXhosa
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