Mfowethu

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".

Sure mfowethu, I will see you tomorrow.

Pronunciation:

Mfethu

Mfethu is a Nguni term, short for mfowethu, meaning my brother. It is generally used to refer to a man, doesn’t have to be related to you.

Dankie for featuring me, mfethu.

Pronunciation:

ilolo

ilolo is a Xhosa term for a loner.

Mna ndililolo, andinamntu.

I am a loner, I have no one.

Smayo

Ismayo is a Zulu slang term for vagina.

Ngifuna sona ismayo tonight.

Gregre

Gregre is a Xhosa slang term for vagina.

Ndibawela igregre namhlanje.

Somagwaza

A rather mysterious, if not mythical, forefather who invented circumcision as a means of passage into manhood for amaXhosa.

Sibulela uSomagwaza.

We thank Somagwaza.

Ngxaza

Ingxaza is a Xhosa slang term for pants.

“Chapha chapha chapha, amanzi ingxaza yam”

Haganapayi

Haganapayi or haganapie is a Xhosa slang word that means empty head or idiot.

Don’t tell me about that haganapayi, azithi dadobawo pha.

Rabha

Rabha (pronounced rubber) is a Xhosa slang term for a kiss.

When she got here, ndiye ndamthi rabha.
When she got here, I gave her a kiss.

Thonqo

Thonqo is a Xhosa slang term for an idiot or a fool.

Haisuka ngu thonqo lo
This is an idiot.