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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Pula means "rain" in Setswana, reflecting its value in this arid country.
Isidubada is an informal Xhosa dialect where you add a “d” after every sound. For example “Molweni” would be “modolwedenidi”.
Example
Zikhona Sodlaka spoke isidubada in an episode of Gqeberha the Empire.
Sneaky Link is a term used to describe a person that someone is secretly hooking up with.
Example
I can’t wait to see my Sneaky Link this weekend.
South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent.
Example
I was born and bred in South Africa.
Côte d'Ivoire's economic capital with stunning lagoon views and French flair.
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Abidjan's Banco National Park offers rainforest hikes within city limits.
“Aahn ei” is used in a sarcastic or satirical context. When a person passes a statement that in one’s opinion is unnecessary or unintelligent, one can reply with “aahn ei”.
Example
“I don’t like women who work hard and make their own money. A woman belongs in the kitchen.”
“Aahn ei.”
Mfethu is a Nguni term, short for mfowethu, meaning my brother. It is generally used to refer to a man, doesn’t have to be related to you.
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Dankie for featuring me, mfethu.
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by MXhosa
A favorite South African snack made from dried and salted meat, similar to beef jerky. It is mostly loved by white South Africans when watching their rugby games.
Example
Let's grab some biltong before we watch the game.
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