An exclamation used to congratulate someone, honour or praise someone or something, or to express joy or celebration; ‘Bravo!’, ‘Hooray!’.
Example
Halala, siyakubongela sisi.
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.
Example
The meeting has ended. Chapwa.
To say that something is not good, not convincing, an overreach or delusional at the worst.
Example
Ay this new Amapiano dance trend on TikTok is not make sure.
Roomza / Rumza is your roommate. It is mostly used to refer to res roommate or hostel roommate.
Example
My roomza likes stealing my groceries.
Letleke refers to a nice, good looking girl
Example
Eh jioh die blah o tshwere letleke leleng ale kgonagale
A figurative term used by South African students when they plan to create a WhatsApp group and share test questions.
The act of breaking someone's heart either through cheating or any malpractice that automatically leads the end of a relationship. Often used in a phrase "ba tlao hurda" meaning they will hurt you
Example
Ba tlao hurda, banunur!
A person who is sexually attracted to a person's intellect or mind before physical appearance. It comes from the Latin root "sapien" which means wise.
Example
I am not into beautiful girls, I am sapiosexual.
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