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Failure

An Afrikaans phrase meaning "Hold my drink." It's the local version of "Hold my beer," joking that you're about to do so…

Very, a lot (literally “long” in Afrikaans, repurposed as intensifier).

Donderstorm (Lightning storm)

Slang for excellent or cool. If something is really good

Verse strength | Vers krag

In South African usage, this means "give me a ride" in a vehicle. A "lift" refers to transportation. It's commonly used …

(Zulu/Xhosa) Meaning 'sorry.' Often used in love contexts when apologizing to a partner after a quarrel. A heartfelt 'Ux…

(Lingala) The word for 'love' in Lingala, a language spoken in D.R. Congo. It's often hear…

Umgidi (traditional ceremony)

Shower yemwenga (bridal shower)

Pati yevakomana (bachelor party)

Nhaurirano dzeroora (lobola negotiations)