Category: General
Bleskop
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An Afrikaans colloquial term meaning a bald head or bald-headed person.
Example
He decided to cut his head; he now has a bleskop
Bhudi
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Friend, buddy, or mate. Used to address someone to you especially a man
Example
Wassup bhudi, where you at?
Thanks bhudi, you saved me.
Bhoo
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Something cool, awesome, or impressive. Also used to mean ' a lot' or 'big time'
Example
We had bhoo fun at the party yesterday.
POISSED
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Ability to act calm or confident.
Example
This football team is poised to win the match.
Pronunciation
by JABUMGWENA
Lekker
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Something that is enjoyable, pleasant, excellent or very good.
Example
We had a lekker time at the braai.
Pronunciation
by Ronald
Ubuntu
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The belief in our shared humanity, kindness, compassion and the idea that we become better through caring for and supporting one another.
Example
Her willingness to help a stranger showed true ubuntu
Pronunciation
by Faith
Dlala
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Dlala is a South African term that means to play.
Example
Sidlala i diski.
We are playing football.
Yoh
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A popular South African expression used to show shock, surprise or excitement.
Example
Yho, I can’t believe he left her.
Finish and Klaar
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A popular South African colloquial phrase that means something is completely done, final, and not open for discussion. The expression combines the English word "finish" with the Afrikaans word klaar (which also means finished or done). Saying both together creates a redundant yet powerful double emphasis.
Example
You are not going to that party, finish and klaar!
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