Word of the Day [06 Feb 2026]

Situationship

A situationship is a romantic or sexual relationship that is not considered to be formal or established.

I’m considering turning my situationship into a relationship.

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Somagwaza

Somagwaza, is a rather mysterious, if not mythical, forefather who invented circumcision as a means of passage into manhood for Xhosa people.

I'm sure you didn't know who Somagwaza was 😅

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Cheese Boy

A privileged boy who has money and lives a flashy lifestyle.

From the way he speaks, you can tell he's such a cheese boy.

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Braai

This is a South African way of saying Barbecue.

Tonight, we deserve to have  braai and celebrate the great year we've had

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Ityala

In Xhosa, ityala can mean multiple things.
1. Ityala can mean debt.
2. Ityala can mean a case (court).
So it all depends on the context.

1. Ityala lam lakwa FNB yi R20 000.
(My FNB debt is R20 000).
2. Ityala lam licinyiwe namhlanje.
(My case was dropped today).

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Pere

Pere is the Xhosa term for a pear 🍐

Ndifuna ukutya ipere.

I want to eat a pear.

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Hayi

A Xhosa term for No.

Q: Are you hungry?
A: Hayi

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Sfebenist

A sfebe that hides behind being a feminist but do sfebe things behind closed doors.

That one is just pretending to be a feminist. She actually is a sfebenist.

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We should hang out

It can mean anytime between now and the next 5 years.

We should hang out soon, my friend.

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Somalia

A Horn of Africa nation with long coastline, facing security challenges and clan-based politics.

Somalia's location gives it strategic importance for shipping routes.

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Onyanya

onyanya is someone who is stingy with anything

Peter okuna o onyanya

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