Seethe

An Egyptian proverb highlighting that a marriage based purely on love (and not on material stability) may face hardships…

قدام - In front

Filler like “I mean” or “like.” Comes from “ya’ni.”. Usage: The party was, ya ni, okay – not the best but fine.

عجوزة - Old woman

Playful way to say “very easy” (doubling “sahl” for emphasis). Usage: This level in the game is sahlomsahl, I beat it bl…

مش كده - أليس كذلك (Isn't that right)

فستان - Dress

Literally “like jasmine,” meaning something is excellent or in great shape.

(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)