Xhosa plural for a chief’s counsellors. The singular is ipakati. From pachatu an ancient Babylonia word for governor.
Example
My ancestors were amapakati of Chief Ngqika.
Thaema (pronounced timer) is a Setswana term which covers from “old timer”. It is used like you would use the word dad.
Example
Thaema, can I borrow P200 for some food.
NMU (formerly known as NMMU) is Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. It is the University you go to when you get rejected at Rhodes.
Example
Ayicatchi idyan. A dyan doesn't catch feelings.
Injibhabha is a Xhosa term that is mostly used by women to refer to loss of hair (in women) on the side of the hair. Or just woman becoming bald.
Example
Yho seyonjibhabha kusisi wakho
Not to be confused with a town (place). To town is the act of having unprotected sex (skoon). It is generally used by Xhosa people.
Example
Ey wena the way you like to town, you will get sick.
Is a language created by dutch people, although in dutch translates to african it is not of that origin.
Example
I just learned to speak afrikaans.
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