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A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

Situação urgente (Emergency)

A term from Sotho that refers to a cultural concept, object, or action. It is commonly used in everyday speech within co...

A term from Tswana that refers to a cultural concept, object, or action. It is commonly used in everyday speech within c...

Trabalho formal (Formal job)

Companhia, firma (Company)

Actually (French)

Ritual de prosperidade (Prosperity ritual)

Vibração pessoal (Personal vibration)

Interação online (Online interaction)

Trânsito intenso (Heavy traffic)

Náusea (Nausea)

Cravada no basquete (Basketball dunk)

Torção de articulação (Sprain)

Ingresso (Entry ticket)

Submissão de trabalho (Work submission)

Encontro de seleção (Selection interview)

Festival tradicional (Traditional festival)

Cerimónia de colheita (Harvest ceremony)

A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

Local de trabalho (Office)

Caneta (Pen)

Verniz para unhas (Nail polish)

Fé no futuro (Faith in future)

Ponto de encontro (Meeting corner)

Local para estacionar (Parking lot)

Estacionar (To park)

Produtos armazenados (Stored products)

Caminho, via (Road, way)

Campo de futebol grande (Large football field)

A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

A term from Malagasy that refers to a cultural concept, object, or action. It is commonly used in everyday speech within...

Dramatic exclamation (like “wow” or “damn”)" ("Namlish slang")

Ritual de reconciliação (Reconciliation ritual)

Crescimento constante (Constant growth)

Reunião de clã (Clan meeting)

Cerimónia de limpeza (Cleansing ceremony)

Tarefa prática (Practical task)

Conhecimento prático (Practical knowledge)

Aula particular (Private tutoring)