is a word used as a form of being surprised nor reacting to shocking incidents.
Example
"Makhi o hlokofetsi, ijoh modimo mara!"
Pronunciation
by Bra frans
is a pedi name that's usually uttered by stingy limpopian males when refusing to give huns the money.
Example
"Ke bea Bomma pele"
Pronunciation
by Bra frans
Thobela will be "Be obedient" in IsiXhosa
Example
Thobela abase magunyeni
Be obedient to authorities
Pronunciation
by Thobela Memani
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
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.
Example
Dankie for featuring me, mfethu.
Pronunciation
by MXhosa
ilolo is a Xhosa term for a loner.
Example
Mna ndililolo, andinamntu.
I am a loner, I have no one.
In South African restaurants, Mondays are known as Mogodu Mondays, where they serve Mogodu, usually on special.
Example
Let’s go to Mogodu Monday next week.
Nyoviolas is a playful variation or nickname referencing South African rapper Cassper Nyovest, often styled as "Don Nyoviolas".
Example
Ola Nyoviolas, I am your biggest fan.
Ikrwala is a Xhosa term for a fresh out of initiation school man. You will see them with their formal clothes and the red thing on their face.
Example
I can't wait to see my younger brother as ikrwala.
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