Word of the Day [04 May 2026]

Tyotyombe

A Xhosa term for mkhukhu, a house built from zink (metallic roof material).
Basically a shack.

Cape Town is full of amatyotyombe

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Nyaope boy

This is a term used to refer to someone who smokes nyaope.

These nyaope boys would kill you for R5.

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Vamna

Is the Xhosa term for korobela - which is love potion given to your lover so that he/she only loves you.
It basically translates to yiva mna ndedwa (only hear me).

I won't mind even if you can give me ivamna.

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Born-free

In South Africa, a born-free is anyone who was born after 27 April 1994 (Freedom day).

You born-frees don't know anything about struggle.

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Fez

Medieval Islamic capital famous for its walled medina and tanneries.

Fez's University of Al Quaraouiyine is the world's oldest degree-granting university.

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Isithembu

Isithembu is the practice of marrying multiple wives (Polygamy).

Isithembu is becoming popular again in South Africa.

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Hud

It's those mxit abbreviations from back in the day that means "How u doing"

Guy: Hi
Girl: Hi
Guy: Hud
Girl: Gud u
Guy: Gud, wud?

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Andizi

I'm not with it

You want me to sacrifice my time for something that won't work out? Andizi shame

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After Tears

A party/celebration held after a funeral to celebrate the deceased person's life.

Where are we having the After Tears?

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Efemena

This means, it's mine Riches.
From Agbarha-otor kingdom URHOBO Land

Efemena.
Simply means This is my Riches or can also be in a sentence, this is my wealth.
Efemena is an URHOBO Language

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Igudumana

A person who is not scared of anything. Willing to risk it all, including career and own life for a man.

I got myself igudumana, I’m sorted for life.

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