Jislaaik
Added May 15, 2025
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Jislaaik. A South African expression. Pronounced "Yis-like", it is an expression of astonishment.
"If someone really likes your takkies (trainers), their comment will often be "Jislaaik, those are great takkies.""
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Khulekani Dladla
May 15, 2025
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An Afrikaans exclamation expressing surprise, astonishment, or frustration, similar to "Oh my gosh" or "Jeez." It's often used when something startles you or you can't believe what just happened.
"Jislaaik! That lightning strike was so close, I felt the hairs on my arms stand up. Let's get inside before the storm gets any worse."
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Khulekani Dladla
August 02, 2025
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Pronounced 'Yis-like,' it's an Afrikaans-derived exclamation of surprise or shock
"Jislaaik! That thunder was loud. (Good grief! That thunder was loud.)"
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Khulekani Dladla
August 03, 2025
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