Word of the Day — 01 Nov 2026

South Africa
isiXhosa

Umgowo

A Xhosa term used to tell someone that you are going through the most.

Variations: mgowo, gowa, gowisha, gowishing.
Example

I'm so broke, ngumgowo nje wodwa mntase.

Financially, ndiyagowa.

DRex • 18 July 2020
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South Africa

Sister Betina

The South African National Anthem, written and performed by our very own, Mgarimbe.
Example

They all lost their minds when Sister Betina started playing.

DRex • 10 July 2020
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South Africa

Jacob Zuma

The South African former president.
Example

Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.

Chief • 24 July 2026
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Tanzania

Mwanza

Lake Victoria port city known for its unique rock formations and fishing industry.
Example

Mwanza's Bismarck Rock is a famous lakeside landmark.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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South Africa

Sfebenist

A sfebe that hides behind being a feminist but do sfebe things behind closed doors.
Example

That one is just pretending to be a feminist. She actually is a sfebenist.

Varsity Dude • 21 April 2021
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South Africa
isiZulu

Ngquza

Ingquza is a Zulu word that means vagina/pussy.
Example

You need to rest, ingquza yakho is tired.

Bafo • 13 May 2021
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Nigeria

Agbarha-otor

Agbarha-otor is a kingdom in north part of ughelli Delta state Nigeria. The meaning of Agbarha-otor: tier and loss Land
Example

Let's tier and loss the land.

It's a misery words used and also some part ritual of the initiation of the ancient ancestors used for the generations to trace thier way back home

French Ovotu Abraham • 26 August 2023
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Kenya
also DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda
Swahili

Swahili

Swahili, also known as Kiswahili, is a major African language, a cultural group, and a widely used trade tongue spoken by over 150 million people mostly in East Africa
Example

She is learning to speak Swahili before her trip to Tanzania.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
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South Africa

Nondindwa

In Nguni languages, unondindwa is a derogatory term used to refer to a whore or sfebe.
Example

No bro, that girl ngu nondindwa.

Zet • 14 June 2021
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Nigeria

Padi

Friend or buddy.
Example

Him be my padi from school.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
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Sudan

Khartoum

Sudan's confluence city where the Blue and White Niles meet.
Example

Khartoum's National Museum displays ancient Nubian artifacts.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
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