Example
Ungandideleli sani, ndiphethe inqibho.
Don’t disrespect me boy, I’m carrying a gun.
Example
They stabbed him in the eye, now yinyhori.
Pronunciation
by MXhosa
Example
The naira was introduced in 1973 to replace the pound.
Nongogo is a vulgar Xhosa term that means a whore.
Example
Ndipeyile namhlanje, I should get unongogo.
I got paid today, I should get a whore.
Nkunzi is a Xhosa term for a male animal. It is also often used to refer to a person, obviously male.
Example
Ndifuna ukuthetha inkunzi yebhokhwe.
I want to buy a male goat.
Northern transportation hub and gateway to Ilha de Moçambique.
Example
Nampula's Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima is a regional landmark.
Kenya's capital and East Africa's tech hub, with thriving startups and wildlife parks.
Example
Nairobi National Park offers safari experiences just minutes from the city center.
Africa's most populous country and largest economy, with oil wealth and vibrant creative industries.
Example
Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, produces more movies annually than Hollywood.
A landlocked West African country with Sahara desert, uranium deposits, and rapid population growth.
Example
Niger faces challenges from desertification and food insecurity.
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