Category: General
South African kasi term for "just like that" or "just the way it is".
Dankie is an Afrikaans term for "thank you". It is however used informally in almost all the South African languages for showing gratitude.
Example
Man 1: You left your phone in the bathroom, I left it at the reception.
Man 2: Dankie, chief.
Askies is an Afrikaans term for Sorry. It is however used informally in almost all the South African languages for apologising.
Example
I didn't see you there, askies for stepping on you.
Directly translates to: We are eating cotton. This is a statement said when you feel that you've dressed to impress or you dress nicely in general.
Example
Stop talking shit jou ma se poes
An Afrikaans slang term for pussy or cunt. it is typically considered a foul word as it is often used to refer to or describe something with great disgust.
Example
Get out of here jou ma se poes
The incorrect way of spelling "should have"
Example
Should of known you was trouble from the first kiss.
The incorrect way of spelling "could have".
Example
He could of been killed if it wasn't for me.
The online betting site that's chowing 90% of South African men and a couple of women.
Example
Stop wasting your money on betting. Betway will kill you a real death.
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