Ntu means a human being and it emphasises that there is spirit of oneness and harmony among people and nature.
Example
Funda ukuphilisana na-ba-ntu
Japa is a slang term derived from the Yoruba language. Japa simply means ‘to run swiftly’ out of a dangerous situation.
To 'Japa' means to abort, run, avoid, terminate, retreat or remove yourself from a situation, if used in a sentence.
To 'Japa' means to abort, run, avoid, terminate, retreat or remove yourself from a situation, if used in a sentence.
Example
I wan japa go South Africa next year.
Ben 10 is the term used to describe young males who like dating older women. In most cases, these women give these young males money on top of all the sex.
Example
Did you hear that she got herself a Ben 10?
Open-air museum of ancient temples and tombs on the Nile River.
Example
Luxor's Karnak Temple complex covers over 200 acres.
MKMVA is the abbreviation for uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans Association.
Example
MKMVA is protecting Jacob Zuma's house in Nkandla
Xhosa term derived from Mntakabawo which directly translates to "My dad's child". This term doesn't necessarily refer to someone you are related to. It can be used to refer to a friend or any random person.
Example
I'm so tired mntkbw.
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