Words tagged “language” (7)
South African language, developed out of the Dutch spoken in the country since the first Dutch East India Company settlement in the Cape, established in 1652. Afrikaans was considered a dialect of Dutch – known as “Cape Dutch” – until recognised as a language in the late 19th century. From the Dutch for “African”.
Example
They forced us to do Afrikaans in high school.
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.
Also known as S'Pitori, is the language spoken by native people of Pretoria (Pitori). It is a combination of Pedi and Tswana, with a bit of Tsotsi taal.
Example
I speak a bit of Tswana plus sepitori.
That South African language with all the clicks. The people who speak this language think they breathe flavoured air
Example
No one:
Thabo: I only date Xhosa chicks even though I know they will suck me dry.
Zulu is the most widely spoken home language in South Africa (about 24% of the population), and it is understood by over 50% of South African population.
Example
Zulu guys will hurt you big time.
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