Category: Languages
The term directly translate to "Criminal language". This is a vernacular derived from a variety of mixed languages, mainly spoken in the townships all over South Africa.
Each Kasi has its own tsotsi taal or its own way of speaking, meaning tsotsi taal from Soweto might differ from that of Pitori.
Each Kasi has its own tsotsi taal or its own way of speaking, meaning tsotsi taal from Soweto might differ from that of Pitori.
Example
Teacher: You cannot speak that Tsotsi Taal in my class. Here we speak proper English.
A Xhosa term for "It's so obvious". It is mostly used when someone asks something that is very obvious.
Sbwl is an acronym, and slang for the Xhosa language, which originated from the South African word “ sabaweli”; the meaning of the word was, “ crave, desire, yearn or to want something”.
On social media; is meant to have been created by “gay Xhosa men “ to hide their desire for a woman's man on social media.
On social media; is meant to have been created by “gay Xhosa men “ to hide their desire for a woman's man on social media.
Example
1. Sbwl a good man.
2. Sbwl a man with a lot of money
"A kere" or " Akere" is a commonly spoken interjection in Setswana, which often translates to "is it not?" or "isn't it" in short. It is usually placed at the end of a declarative sentence to turn it into a question.
Example
"Leina la gago ke Thabo, akere?" >> Your name is Tshepo, isn't it?
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.
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