Word of the Day — 02 Nov 2026
The South African former president.
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Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.
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An emphatic filler adding urgency or emphasis, like "please" or "just". From Yoruba.
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Come here jare!
A skrr skrr way of referring to the ancestors.
Example
You fam, the underground gang won't be happy about that.
Is a language created by dutch people, although in dutch translates to african it is not of that origin.
Example
I just learned to speak afrikaans.
Literally meaning "world" or "country," but in Zambian slang, it is used to express excitement, enthusiasm, or to say something is excellent or the best. It's similar to saying "let's go!" or "it's on!"
Example
The music festival last night was amazing. Zambia ku chalo!
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No bro, that girl ngu nondindwa.
Egypt's Mediterranean jewel with Greco-Roman history and modern library.
Example
Alexandria's Corniche stretches 20km along the seafront.
igqolo is a Xhosa term for a stingy person.
Example
Did you expect a trip to Durban but you know you are dating igqolo.
North West is an inland South African province that borders Botswana. Its landscape is defined by mountains in the northeast and bushveld scattered with trees and shrubs.
Example
I can't wait to go to North West and see Sun City.
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