Celebrated every year on the 27th of March. The anniversary of the South African Covid-19 lockdown that was supposed to last only 21 days.
Example
Happy lockdowniversary to everyone who is celebrating.
When the stupid Ass-kom also known as Eskom decides to switch off our electricity that we pay for.
Example
You better charge your phone, Load shedding is starting again soon
The down-payment paid by the groom to the family of the bride before they can get married. It can be in the form of money or livestock.
I believe they call it a dowry in other parts of the world.
I believe they call it a dowry in other parts of the world.
Example
My family expects R200k lobola for you to marry me.
A term in Sepitori that refers to those small cellphones with no internet. Those phones you just use for calls and sms. Xhosa people call it tilili
Example
I use my lepopotane for my side chicks, and I make sure I hide it inside the spare wheel so that my main chick doesn't see it.
This term is commonly used to refer to a very beautiful and attractive girl. This word originates from S'pitori, commonly known as Pretoria.
Example
Tjo ngwana ona na ke lepyatla.
is a widely used term, mostly by whites or cheese boys indicating that something is ‘great’ or ‘nice’.
An Afrikaans word that has multiple meanings and which can be used in various contexts to describe many things from people to food to inanimate objects. It is used to convey the meaning of great, delicious, nice or fun. Make sure to roll the ‘r’ when pronouncing the word.
Example
That new movie is lekker!
That bunny chow was lekker!
I’m lekker, bru!
A younger person, especially a younger male such as a younger brother or son.
Example
Come here my laaitie
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