Ikhankatha
A Xhosa name for a traditional nurse that takes care of an initiate (umkhwetha) during initiation (circumcision).
Ikhankatha plays a major role during initiation.
Yah neh
Its a word that is mostly used out of disappointment or maybe when seeking attention from someone who's ignoring you
Outta disappointment : "yah neh,that boy really turned out to be a skrr skrr"
When seeking attention :
you : yah neh😒
Her : what
You : so you just gonna ignore me like that
garri
Garri, pronounced gah-ree,, is made from granulated cassava, a root vegetable that's poisonous unless you peel and cook it first. Commonly found in West Africa, there are two types of garri: yellow and white. The flavor depends on how long it's been fermented and the presence of palm oil.
The prices of staple foods such as rice, beans and garri have increased astronomically.
Rhem
irhem is a colloquial Xhosa term mostly used by ama dyan from East London (eMonti) to refer to sex or a vagina.
Bendisitya irhem izolo.