In Shona it means powers
Example

Hurumende ine masimba ekuchinja mutemo

Brighton Ngondi • 31 August 2022
How are you?
Example

Muli bwanji kumeneko,How are you there?

ChIccondi • 21 July 2022

Mpesu is a substance made from the bark of the Securidaca longipedunculata tree, which aids men in terms of obtaining an erection and other sexual problems such as weak eraction, early ejaculation, low sex drive. Mpesa can be Mpesu
Example

/ɪmˈpɛsu/
My friend uses mpesu

Mandla Ncikazi (born 16 February 1969) is a Plumber And South African professional soccer former player who is part of the technical staff at South African Premier Division club Orlando Pirates.
Example

When someone arms are Crossed , with shoulders pulled together and hands that rub over the arms or sides (a self-soothing motion). Slower movements than usual. Half-formed movements, as if the character doesn't have the energy for more. You can then refer that person as Mandla Ncikazi

Mcebisi Ngubane • 10 June 2022

Maskandi is a kind of Zulu folk music / genre that is dominant amongst the Zulu population of South Africa.
Example

I enjoy listening to Maskandi

My favourite Maskandi artist is Mgqumeni

Chief • 18 April 2022
Umahlalela is a Xhosa term for an unemployed person.
Example

uRamaphosa uyamthanda umahlalela, uvele amnike iR350.

Ramaphosa loves the unemployed, he just gives them R350.

MXhosa • 09 January 2022

Impama is a Nguni term for slap.
Example

Ndizakufaka impama

I will slap you

MXhosa • 06 January 2022
UMvelinqangi is a Nguni word which translates to "the Most High" or "Divine Consciousness"; that is considered the source of all that has been, that is and all that ever will be.
Example

Mvelinqangi, the creator, came out of the reed. He brought out men, women, animals, corn, and all the fruits of the earth

Skhokho • 28 November 2021

A Sowetan term used to identify a certain opportunistic behaviour in people. e.g. slay queens
Example

Ngwano ke mokotjo!

snack_rsa • 21 October 2021
Describes a location, either at home school or any place.
Example

Ituye kum'tsali kamweina.

Simmy • 14 October 2021


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