Word of the Day [04 Nov 2026]

Tempela

To flex or to show off

Nna nkao tempela, net akerato bolela thata, ke dealer ka action.

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Braai

A widely used noun and verb for an outdoor ‘barbecue’ where meat is cooked over a fire or coal. A braai is a popular social event in South Africa and even has its own dedicated public holiday, known as National Braai Day, which coincides with Heritage Day celebrated annually on September 24.

Let's go buy some beer and some meat for tonight's braai.

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Tanzania

An East African country with Serengeti, Zanzibar, and Mount Kilimanjaro, known for stability.

Tanzania's Swahili coast blends African, Arab, and European influences.

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Gbaso

For people who as (bad mouth odour)"Gbaso" originated from Yoruba language

I could smell Joshua's "Gbaso"from that distance

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Nkao Tempela

In SePitori, Nkao Tempela means I can flex on you.
See: Tempela

I’m beyond insane, nna Nkao Tempela (Yeah).

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Sishumane

Isishumane or sishimane is a South African term used to refer to a single person who is not single by choice. It is mostly used in a mocking manner.

Aisuka, that one sisishumane esikhulu.

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Somalia

A Horn of Africa nation with long coastline, facing security challenges and clan-based politics.

Somalia's location gives it strategic importance for shipping routes.

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Ben 10

Ben 10 is the term used to describe young males who like dating older women. In most cases, these women give these young males money on top of all the sex.

Did you hear that she got herself a Ben 10?

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shlama

meaning shit that comes out of your anus (ndunu)

have uyishlama wena.(you are shit)
siyaphuma ishlama lapho.(is the shit coming out there)

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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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Gatvol

Is an Afrikaans term for complitely fed up or very upset.

I am gatvol with Kaizer Chiefs.

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