Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026

The South African former president.
Example

Times were nice during Jacob Zumaโ€™s time.

Chief • 24 July 2026
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A Central African country with rainforests, oil wealth, and relatively high standard of living.
Example

Gabon has set aside about 11% of its territory for national parks.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
A bottle of liquor.
Example

Tulinunua mzinga ya whiskey.

Admin • 26 July 2026

Currency of Zimbabwe (ZWL) issued by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.
Example

Reintroduced in 2019 after a decade of using foreign currencies.

Travel Admin • 21 July 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

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).
Example

I won't mind even if you can give me ivamna.

Sinazo • 05 May 2021
Money
Example

Ngifuna imali

S.J • 07 June 2021

Currency of Mauritius (MUR) issued by the Bank of Mauritius. 1 Rupee = 100 cents.
Example

Features images of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and local wildlife.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025
Indoda is another term for God๐Ÿฅฒ
Example

Indoda yinkulu yehlabathi.

Khingh • 21 September 2025

To eat or to have a meal.
Example

Twende tukadonga chakula.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Ability to act calm or confident.
Example

This football team is poised to win the match.

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JABUMGWENA • 13 September 2026


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