Category: General

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?

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

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Stlamatlama

Also known as babalaas is hangover.

Stlamatlama is killing me today.

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Babalaas

Can also be spelled Bhabhalaza, Babalaz, bhabhalazi - is a hangover or that feeling in the morning after a night of heavy drinking.

I'm struggling to wake up today because babalaas is nyisaring me.

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Swazi

Weed from Swaziland that is very potent.

Come let's smoke, I've got some swazi here.

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Vosho

A South African dance where the person squats and kicks at the same time. It is one of the most popular dances in South Africa.

Look at how she does the vosho. You can see that she is a regular at groove.

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Drata

South African slang term for R100 (1 Hundred Rands).
Some call it Klipa.

I just need 2 drata then I'll be fine.

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Nyisa

Show you flames or to literally make you shit yourself.

Mjolo will nyisa you. 

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Zaka

A kasi word that is used to refer to money. 

I just need some zaka to buy the braai meat and all will be well

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Skaftin

A lunchbox; a portable, usually plastic, container for food, such as Tupperware.
Also occurs as skaftien, skhafthin

Plase bring a skaftin, I want to put my leftovers. 

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Chillas

Relaxing, socialising with friends over drinks and sometimes some braai meat at someone’s home, tavern, club or at a pub.

I'm planning a chillas this coming weekend at my place.

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