Word of the Day — 13 Oct 2026
Former imperial capital with medieval castles and churches.
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Gondar's Fasil Ghebbi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Die poppie sal dans is a popular South African term that means there will be trouble or havoc.
The direct translation from Afrikaans is: The dolls will dance
The direct translation from Afrikaans is: The dolls will dance
Example
Mom told them to take out the meat from the freezer in the morning and they forgot. Die poppie sal dans when she comes back from church.
Another word for food (used commonly by stoners)
Example
....hey bro...after that "session" I'm definitely feeling the munchies.
Is the Xhosa term for korobela - which is love potion given to your lover so that he/she only loves you.
It basically translates to yiva mna ndedwa (only hear me).
It basically translates to yiva mna ndedwa (only hear me).
Example
I won't mind even if you can give me ivamna.
Zulu is the most widely spoken home language in South Africa (about 24% of the population), and it is understood by over 50% of South African population.
Example
Zulu guys will hurt you big time.
Mgarimbe is the legend who gave us the hit song Sister Betina.
Example
Mgarimbe deserves a lifetime achievement award.
10111 is the number for Police in South Africa. It is the equivalent of 911.
The downside is that it probably won’t be answered so don’t bother calling it when in an emergency.
The downside is that it probably won’t be answered so don’t bother calling it when in an emergency.
Example
I tried calling 10111 five times but no one is picking up.
A large island nation with unique wildlife, vanilla production, and French cultural influences.
Example
Madagascar is home to lemurs found nowhere else on Earth.
Most African countries(Nigeria, Cameron... etc) uses "GBOLA" to describe the male private part called the 'penis'..
Example
Gbola is only for men with big 'dick', if you don't have big 'dick' you don't have "GBOLA".
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