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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A fictitious story or a tale. Like those tales you'd hear about from parents/teachers/friends or read when you were younger.
Example
"A man and his daughter were walking in the forest..."
Welele... inganekwane!
Nigeria's commercial hub and Africa's most populous city, known for its vibrant energy.
Example
Lagos' Lekki Free Zone is transforming Nigeria's industrial landscape.
One thing that makes men go crazy
Example
Ndizthandela nje impundu
iDyan ayinophila uba ayityi mpundu
Pardon me. Particularly in an official and formal setting e.g. in a meeting or when asking for forgiveness from the elderly.
Example
"Ngxe, bantakwethu." - Pardon me, my kin.
The Shona language (chiShona) is a major Bantu language spoken primarily in Zimbabwe, where it holds official status alongside English and Ndebele. It belongs to the Niger-Congo language family and is one of the most widely spoken Bantu languages in Southern Africa.
Example
I need to learn some Shona before visiting my friend in Harare.
A North African kingdom with Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts, known for cities like Marrakesh.
Example
Morocco's blue city of Chefchaouen is a popular tourist destination.
Friend, buddy, or mate. Used to address someone to you especially a man
Example
Wassup bhudi, where you at?
Thanks bhudi, you saved me.
Another slang term for South Africa, mostly used in Social Media.
Example
Twitter post caption: It can only be South Ah
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