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Xhosa term derived from Mntakabawo which directly translates to "My dad's child". This term doesn't necessarily refer to someone you are related to. It can be used to refer to a friend or any random person.

Example

I'm so tired mntkbw.

Sinazo • 07 April 2021

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South Africa

Ncmsl

A shortened version of "Undincamisile", a Xhosa term to express shock. Undincamisile can also mean "you have kissed me, you kissed me, s/he kissed me", which is not related to the definition we are talking about here.

Example

Girl 1: She has already moved on.

Girl 2: For real? It's only been 2 weeks.

Girl 1: Dead serious.

Girl 2: Ncmsl

Sinazo • 11 March 2021

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South Africa

isiXhosa

Nyhori

Inyhori is a Xhosa slang term that’s used to refer to someone with one eye.

Example

They stabbed him in the eye, now yinyhori.

Pronunciation

by MXhosa

MXhosa • 16 August 2025

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South Africa

Ubuntu

A quality that includes the essential human virtues; compassion and humanity.

Example

"there is a need for understanding not vengeance, ubuntu not victimization"

Chief • 11 July 2020

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South Africa

isiXhosa

Ungenaphi?

An African proverb (apparently), is taken from Xhosa and directly translate to "where do you enter?". It means how is that/this any of your concern?

Example

Guy: I don't like the fact that you smoke.

Girl: Ungenaphi?

Sinazo • 12 April 2021

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South Africa