Ingqithi is a Xhosa custom of amputating the joint of the little finger, or of the ring finger on babies and sometimes adults.
Example
My finger is like this because I have ingqithi.
Kempton Park is a city in the East Rand region of Gauteng province, South Africa. It is part of the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. It is situated south of Tembisa, one of the largest townships in South Africa, which is also part of Ekurhuleni. South Africa's busiest airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport is located in Kempton Park.
Example
We need to go to the airport in Kempton Park.
Umdlezana is a Xhosa term for a mother of a new born baby.
Plural: Abadlezana
Plural: Abadlezana
Example
Unqabile because ngumdlezana kaloku.
The weakest soccer team in Africa and the rest of the world.
Example
Even Banyana Banyana can beat your beloved Bafana Bafana.
A West African economic powerhouse known for cocoa production, French influence, and political recovery.
Example
Côte d'Ivoire is the world's largest producer of cocoa beans.
Its a word that is mostly used out of disappointment or maybe when seeking attention from someone who's ignoring you
Example
Outta disappointment : "yah neh,that boy really turned out to be a skrr skrr"
When seeking attention :
you : yah neh😒
Her : what
You : so you just gonna ignore me like that
The nickname for the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa.
Example
Cupcake is opening the country again.
Pardon me. Particularly in an official and formal setting e.g. in a meeting or when asking for forgiveness from the elderly.
Example
"Ngxe, bantakwethu." - Pardon me, my kin.
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