A Xhosa term used to tell someone that you are going through the most.
Variations: mgowo, gowa, gowisha, gowishing.
Variations: mgowo, gowa, gowisha, gowishing.
Example
I'm so broke, ngumgowo nje wodwa mntase.
Financially, ndiyagowa.
A spicy relish of Indian origin, much like a mix between chutney and a pickle and usually made from green mangoes.
Example
I eat everything with atchar 🤞🏽
Skamelian dance is the dance originating from KameelrivierB which falls under Siyabuswa and was founded by MDU Aka Khathaza from KameelrivierB at Ndebele Street
Example
Can I teach you the Skamelian dance?
An older woman who prefers to date younger boys and usually spends money on them.
A female version of a blesser
A female version of a blesser
Example
I really need a new sugar mama who's gonna pay my rent.
Inyanga is mostly a traditional herbalist and does not usually perform rituals that are common to those that a Sangoma performs.
Example
I went to see Inyanga when I was not feeling well.
Igqwirha is a Xhosa term for someone who practices witchcraft (a witch).
Example
Ligqwirha ke la sisi
That woman is a witch.
A figurative term used by South African students when they plan to create a WhatsApp group and share test questions.
The 750ml or 660ml beer or cider (quart).
Can also be called Ngud (without the last u)
Can also be called Ngud (without the last u)
Example
Yabona ng'zomosha kakhulu
Ng'zoshay'iNgud
Umakoti is a Nguni term for a bride or bride to be.
Example
Are you ready to be umakoti apha ekhaya?
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