Word of the Day [08 Apr 2026]

Mzukwana

Mzukwana is a Kasi term for the olden days / the good old days / back in the day.

I woke up and listened to Kwaito ya mzukwana today.

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Algerian Dinar

Currency of Algeria (DZD) issued by the Bank of Algeria. 1 Dinar = 100 centimes.

Algerian dinar banknotes feature historical figures and landmarks like the Martyrs Memorial.

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Mjondolo

Mjondolo is another term for informal settlements (mkhukhu).

There is an movement called Abahlali basemjondolo

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Gbola

It is the Nigerian pidgin word for Penis

Davido's gbola is too big.

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Gumba

cash, stash , dough, (relation to money in general.)

Serendipitously the word is a title of the song that shook the whole mzansi, nation as a whole, it was in every corner one would turn.

ntwana ako sike gumba dar, lend me some cash nyana.

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Chapwa

From the Bemba word "to finish," it's used to mean "it's over," "it's done," or "that's it." It can also be used to end a conversation or a situation.

The meeting has ended. Chapwa.

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Gwijo

Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.

I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.

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Nyoso

Nyoso means Nonsense

Her: Nasty C is better than A Reece
Him: yinyoso yelo (that's nonsense)

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Kuningi

Kuningi is a popular Zulu term that means it's a lot. It is frequently used by social media users to express feeling overwhelmed by too much information or multiple challenges at once.

A lot is going on in Mzansi right now. Kuningi and it's getting kuningier.

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Mntase

Homie, Dear or Friend in a South African Xhosa language

You don't have to worry mntase, all shall be well

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Ane deng

A SePitori word meaning "something"

"Ako botse ane deng mfanaka"
"Let me tell you something buddy"

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