Word of the Day [05 Nov 2026]

Qobelo

Iqobelo is a term that means something is real or authentic.

Come buy from me, I only sell iqobelo.

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Batlao hurda

They will hurt you.

Tlohela banyana batlao hurda!

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Mara

A filler word usually meaning "but"
It can be added in the beginning, middle, or the end of a sentence.

Mara why it is so expensive?
He's good looking mara he's not a good person.
Why do we have to be so broke, mara?

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Umgidi

In Xhosa culture, umgidi is the ceremony that's done to celebrate a boy or boys (mkhwetha) coming back from the mountain (initiation school).

I can't wait to attend umgidi ka Boy

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Hosh karamaima

Popularised by rapper Cassper Nyovest, Hosh karamaima means an exceptionally beautiful and distinguished woman characterised by a harmonious blend of striking physical features and admirable qualities.

Have you seen my wife? Hosh Karamaima!

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Sondela

Sondela is a Xhosa term that means come closer.

Sondela, sthandwa, sondela.

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Jumpas

Jumpas means later on.

I will see you jumpas.

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Jozi

Jozi is a colloquial term for Johannesburg, the most populous city in South Africa.

I’m moving to Jozi.

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Tata

Tata, a colloquial word from Liberia, is used to refer to the female organ responsible for receiving the penis in a friendly manner.

The softness and sweetness of Kebeh's tata send one to chill in heaven with Christ and Father Abraham.

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Dumpie

A dumpie is a term that refers to a 340ml beer or cider.

I prefer drinking dumpie over a ngudu.

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Ngeku

A word the "Mapulane" adults use to refer to a girl.

Heh Ngeku dula fase.
*You girl, Sit down*

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