A Tsonga term for "his friend / her friend" that is apparently used to identify unknown soccer players by commentators.
They would call all the names of the "famous" players and when they reach the unknown player, they would say mngani wa yena (his friend).
They would call all the names of the "famous" players and when they reach the unknown player, they would say mngani wa yena (his friend).
Example
And he passes the ball to Jabu Pule... Jabu Pule passes to mngani wa yena.
The colloquial term used by us South Africans to refer to our country. It is the Zulu word for the "South" part in South Africa. The full word is Mzansi Africa.
Example
People of Mzansi will support their own.
Dzubha is a slang term for a chubby or fat person.
Example
Did you see that dzubha over there?
Malegeni is a slang term used in Zambia to refer to a catapult or a slingshot. It is typically a Y-shaped wooden branch with rubber bands attached, used to shoot small stones or pellets.
Example
The politician waved a malegeni during the rally to make a symbolic statement against the government.
A North African country with Mediterranean beaches, ancient Carthage ruins, and Arab-Berber culture.
Example
Tunisia was the birthplace of the Arab Spring protests in 2010-2011.
Example
Stop calling our brothers and sisters amagweja!
Red City known for souks, palaces, and the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
Example
Marrakesh's Bahia Palace showcases exquisite Moroccan craftsmanship.
A Southern African country with desert landscapes, German colonial heritage, and diamond mining.
Example
Namibia's Namib Desert is considered the world's oldest desert.
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