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Slang in Sotho for something awesome (literally “it’s mine” but used like “that’s what I’m talking about!”).
An exclamation meaning “I see/aha/and so?” or to indicate realization.
Ouch! An exclamation for pain (from Afrikaans).
Combines Afrikaans 'eina' (ouch) with a Yiddish/English 'oy' (oh no) as a dramatic comical exclamation
Expression of frustration/surprise.
Mild scolding "you, really?"
Using "Eish" (an exclamation for surprise, dismay, or exasperation) followed by "sorry" is a way to express sympathy or ...
Greeting "hey" / acknowledging.
An urban greeting equivalent to "Hey!" or "Hi!" used to get someone's attention or as a casual hello, especially in town...
Means 'in the township' in local slang (from 'kasi' = township). People use ekasi to refer to the street-smart way of li...
From 'ek sê,' meaning 'I say.' Used as 'yo!' or to get attention. Starting a sentence with ekse is like saying 'Listen u...
Start vibing / get into mood.
The beginning of a South African expression often humorously completed with "...people always know a South African" – hi...
General exclamation / emphasis.
Literally 'I say'; used to emphasise a point.
