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.



Ninganya

This is a swear word you use when people make fun of your disability, accident, family and kids... and people ask you to apologise for asking a simple question.


I will not apologize for speaking the truth. Ningaya!!!



Unezothe

Unozethe is what Xhosa people say to refer to someone who is extremely annoying.


Yhu unezothe ke la bhuti.
That man is extremely annoying.



Asbonge

Asbonge is a Zulu term for "Let's give thanks" or "Let's be thankful"


Beke le beke asbonge bafethu.



South Africa

A diverse Southern African nation with multiple capitals, known for wildlife and post-apartheid development.


South Africa hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first in Africa.



Aweh

This word can be used in any context. You can use it to greet, to say goodbye, to indicate you are happy. Etc.


Guy 1: Aweh bro, howzit?

Guy 2: Chilled bro, how about you?

Guy 1: Lekker bro.

Guy 2: Aweh!



Street Kid

Street kid is a term used in South Africa to refer to homeless kids, living on the streets.


I almost a became a street kid when I lost my mother.



Indlwabu

This is Zulu for masturbation.


Uyayishaya indlwabu mfana wami.



Gbola

It is the Nigerian pidgin word for Penis


Davido's gbola is too big.



Tikoloshe

In Zulu/Xhosa mythology, Tikoloshe, Tokoloshe, Tokolotshe, De'Avion or Hili is a dwarf-like water sprite. It is considered a mischievous and evil spirit that can become invisible by drinking water or swallowing a stone. Tokoloshes are called upon by malevolent people to cause trouble for others.


*My child misbehaves*
Me: If you don't behave, I will call the tikoloshe to beat you.




© 2020 Africtionary®