A term to describe the feeling of shame; being ashamed at something/someone/oneself. Also used to express condolences, affection, anger, etc.
Example

You see a cute baby: "Aw shame"
Your friend's dog has passed away: "Ag, shame.

Pretorius27 • 19 August 2026
Sotho or Sesotho is a language spoken in Lesotho and South Africa. It is similar to Sepedi and Setswana.
Example

I met a beautiful girl who was speaking Sotho.

LinguistZA • 11 July 2025

Lehala

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A porridge made from milk and maize meal
Example

Please cook lehala for me

Small • 5 days ago

Ngoetsi

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A newly wed woman
Example

Ha 'Mats' epo hona le ngoetsi

Small • 5 days ago

also South Africa

Konaki

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A person' connections and networks
Example

Give me your konaki

ReginaNdzo • 5 days ago
also South Africa

Hololo

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Good morning/day/evening
Example

Hololo my friends.

ReginaNdzo • 20 September 2026

also South Africa, Botswana
Not at all or nothing at all.
Example

Did you get anything from your parents?
No, fokol my sister

ReginaNdzo • 13 September 2026
A friend
Example

U ntjaka

Tumi15 • 11 September 2026

also Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho
Mobile Money
Example

Please send me Mpesa

ReginaNdzo • 11 September 2026
Bread, especially loaf.
Example

Please buy me Senkoa and milk.

ReginaNdzo • 11 September 2026


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