Word of the Day — 07 Oct 2026
A Southern African country with Victoria Falls, rich mineral resources, and economic challenges.
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Zimbabwe's Great Zimbabwe ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage site from an ancient civilization.
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A Xhosa term that means for nothing. Free; obtained without payment or difficulty.
Example
Buy 1 drink and get the second one simahla.
Mfowethu is a Nguni term for "my brother". It can be used to refer to any male, it doesn't have to be your biological brother. It's like saying "bro".
Example
Sure mfowethu, I will see you tomorrow.
Pronunciation
by MXhosa
It is a hybrid-kinyarwada word invented by RCA bwoys to mean the act of being in a great trouble that can even lead to loss of life as well as some body parts.
Example
If he finds you during the same moment, he will widen you. (Arakwagura)
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Stop calling our brothers and sisters amagweja!
Sbwl is a Xhosa shorthand for “sabaweli”. Sabaweli, which in turn is a shorthand of “andisabaweli, andisayibaweli, etc.”, is built from the root word “ukubawela” which means to crave, want, desire, wish for, fancy, yearn, etc.
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1. Umntu wakho xa ebona mna, uthi sbwl. >> When your person sees me, s/he says sbwl.
2. Sbwl beer today.
3. Sbwl the coronavirus to just disappear.
To stand and be at alert or wait.
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Pozi for here. Meaning wait for (me) here.
Pozi make dem no loss you. Stand at alert so that you're not pickpocketed
Ixelegu is a Xhosa word for a dirty person or a person who just cant be tidy.
Example
I can’t deal with ixelegu.
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