Word of the Day — 13 Oct 2026

Former imperial capital with medieval castles and churches.
Example

Gondar's Fasil Ghebbi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Another term for ayoba, a catch phrase that was popular in the Blackberry and YoTv days.
Example

That's so ayoba.

Ayobaness.

Mbali • 05 April 2021
What's going on, what's up
Example

Hey, dintshang?

Thusanang Kennedy • 21 July 2023

Dlala is a South African term that means to play.
Example

Sidlala i diski.
We are playing football.

Chief • 09 September 2026
The word referring to a "Place", could be a Home, special venue or any place.
Example

We will meet at my Pozi..We will meet at my house.

Mntungwa • 05 July 2021

Bedfordview is an affluent suburb in western Ekurhuleni, sharing an administrative boundary with the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa. Bedfordview has been part of the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality since 2000.
Example

We are going to Eastgate mall in Bedfordview.

Maps • 14 June 2024
A term that is used to refer to a very old car.
Example

Push iskorokoro.

Skhokho • 01 May 2021

Ancient name of Africa, meaning 'mother of mankind'/'garden of eden'.
Example

People need to talk more about Alkebulan.

stellabeaver • 27 June 2025
Is a Zulu and Xhosa swear word that loosely translates to male or female genitalia or cunt.
Example

Msunu kanyoko to whoever is disrespecting me.

Varsity Dude • 10 May 2021

Commercial hub with distinctive architecture blending Ethiopian and French styles.
Example

Dire Dawa's Kezira district features unique arcaded buildings.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
Sudan's confluence city where the Blue and White Niles meet.
Example

Khartoum's National Museum displays ancient Nubian artifacts.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025


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