Word of the Day [02 Apr 2026]

Ethiopian Birr

Currency of Ethiopia (ETB) issued by the National Bank of Ethiopia. 1 Birr = 100 santim.

Features Amharic script and images of Ethiopian cultural heritage.

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Eksay

A general exclamation used to express excitement, surprise, or to affirm something. It can be a substitute for "wow" or "for real.”

You won the lottery? Eksay, that's incredible!

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ABSTRACT WRLD DESIGNS

Is a conceptual art t-shirt and sneaker brand that turns concepts into art in a form of fashion expression.

I love the t-shirt that I bought from ABSTRACT WRLD DESIGNS.

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Tyoka

Tyoka to break

Susan aka tyoka meaning her leg is broken

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Japa

Japa is a slang term derived from the Yoruba language. Japa simply means ‘to run swiftly’ out of a dangerous situation.

To 'Japa' means to abort, run, avoid, terminate, retreat or remove yourself from a situation, if used in a sentence.

I wan japa go South Africa next year.

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Kaaps

Kaaps or Afrikaaps is an Afrikaans dialect that is mainly spoken in the Cape Flats in Cape Town.

I thought I knew Afrikaans until I went to the Cape Flats and heard what they call Kaaps/Afrikaaps.

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Zambuk

Zambuk Ointment is a popular ointment used for temporary relief of pain and itch. In Mzansi, it is mostly used for lips. People carry it in their pockets and bags. It is one of the most stolen items, together with pens at school.

Can I use your zambuk.

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Nyoko

Unyoko is a Nguni term that means mother. It is mostly used in a rude manner.

Umsunu kanyoko
Your mother's cunt

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Sondela

Sondela is a Xhosa term that means come closer.

Sondela, sthandwa, sondela.

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Braai Master

The person who is making sure that the braai meat is properly done and everything goes well during a braai.

The braai master for today's braai was Thabo hence the meat is not nice.

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Mntase

My brother/my sister/my best friend/

Kunjani mntase nakugcina kudala

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