Word of the Day [03 Aug 2025]

Mandilale

Its a Xhosa word meaning lemme sleep . often used when someone is tired & they want to rest

Andidinwe hayi mandilale

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GAETZ

Touchline Operator, MBUZI.
One feels pressure when he is around

“Dai man ke GAETZ“

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Batlao hurda

They will hurt you.

Tlohela banyana batlao hurda!

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Dire Dawa

Commercial hub with distinctive architecture blending Ethiopian and French styles.

Dire Dawa's Kezira district features unique arcaded buildings.

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Yah neh

Its a word that is mostly used out of disappointment or maybe when seeking attention from someone who's ignoring you

Outta disappointment : "yah neh,that boy really turned out to be a skrr skrr"

When seeking attention :
you : yah neh😒
Her : what
You : so you just gonna ignore me like that

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Lepyatla

This term is commonly used to refer to a very beautiful and attractive girl. This word originates from S'pitori, commonly known as Pretoria.

Tjo ngwana ona na ke lepyatla.

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Isgubhu

Isgubhu is a South African slang term that initially meant music drums or a bassline before it later referred to all dance music.

South Africans love any song with isgubhu

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Motase

A very bad way of spelling mntase. It is mostly used by Sotho/Tswana people to mock Xhosa people on social media.

Yho motase, I couldn't believe what I saw.

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Fit-ish

Someone who likes the idea of being fit but also likes food.

I may look fit but I regard myself as fit-ish.

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Bottle Kop

A bottle kop is a broken glass bottleneck that is used to smoke weed like a pipe.

I'm tired of this rolled weed, let's use a bottle kop.

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Gwijo

Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.

I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.

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