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\nExclamations:<\/strong>
\nUbuntu<\/strong> refers to a human quality which includes the essential human virtues of compassion and humanity. Often referred to as a way of life\/living
\nHowzit<\/strong> is slang for \u201chow is it?\u201d which originates from \u201cHow are you?\u201d inquiring about a person\u2019s current well-being.
\nIzzit?<\/strong> translates to \u201cis it?\u201d which expresses interest, surprise or doubt: \u201cis that so \/ is that a fact \/ well I never\u201d.
\nYebo \/ Ja<\/strong> means \u201cyes\u201d in isiZulu and Afrikaans.
\nWoza<\/strong> which is derived from isiZulu directly translates to \u201ccome\u201d but its inferred meaning is \u201ccome on\u201d or \u201churry up\u201d.
\nLekker \/ Sweet<\/strong> is often a response and is used to indicate everything is \u201cokay\u201d, \u201cfine\u201d \u201cthere is no problem\u201d and \u201call is in order\u201d.
\nCheck<\/strong> is an informal way of saying \u201clook\u201d.
\nJol<\/strong> is alternative way of saying \u201cparty\u201d or a \u201cgreat time\u201d.
\nAg man!<\/strong> Conveys frustration and can be translated to \u201coh man\u201d or \u201coh darn\u201d.
\nAg shame<\/strong> is an Africanism which conveys pity\/sympathy or cuteness. This can translate to \u201coh, I\u2019m sorry\u201d or \u201coh cute\u201d.
\nSjoe<\/strong> an exclamation expressive of surprise, admiration, exhaustion.
\nSies<\/strong> expressing disgust, disappointment or annoyance.
\nYo! \/ Yoh!<\/strong> an expression of surprise.
\nEina<\/strong> translates to \u201couch\u201d which is used to convey pain.
\nEish<\/strong> an expression of Bantu origin which conveys surprise and can be translated to \u201cwow\u201d.
\nGatvol<\/strong> translates to \u201cfed-up\u201d or \u201cirritated\u201d and originates from Afrikaans.
\nSho\u2019t left<\/strong> can be translated into \u201cjust around the corner\u201d or \u201cclose by\u201d.<\/p>\n
South Africa is one of the most culturally diverse nations in the world, with 11 official languages and more than 10 non-official languages spoken, this fusion results in a number of ways one thing can be expressed. This regularly astounds visitors so, in the spirit of Ubuntu, we have compiled a list of the most […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":296,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[79,77,78,76],"yoast_head":"\n![\"Essential](\"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/south_african_terms-300x200.jpg\")
\nPeople specific:<\/strong>
\nWena<\/strong> translates to \u201cyou\u201d.
\nBro \/ Bra \/ Bru \/ Boet \/ China<\/strong> is a shortened form of \u201cbrother\u201d which refers to a male friend or a biological relation.
\nOke<\/strong> which is similar to Bro \/ Bru \/ Boet \/ China refers to male friend.
\nBint \/ Chick \/ Filly<\/strong> refers to a \u201cgirl\u201d or \u201cwoman\u201d.
\nBaba<\/strong> can be translated to \u201cdad\u201d or \u201cgrandfather\u201d and is used to refer to an older male figure or for someone whom you respect.
\nMama<\/strong> can be translated to \u201cmamma\u201d or \u201cgrandmother\u201d and is used to refer to an older female figure or for someone whom you respect.
\nChief<\/strong> is a term of endearment for a male friend or male companion and can be translated to \u201cbuddy\u201d, \u201cpal\u201d, \u201cboss\u201d, \u201cace\u201d, \u201cslick\u201d or \u201cchamp\u201d.
\nSkinner<\/strong> refers to the act of gossiping.<\/p>\n![\"Essential](\"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/essential_south_african_terms-3-300x200.jpg\")
\nFood and drink-related:<\/strong>
\nLus<\/strong> refers to having a \u201ccraving\u201d.
\nBraai<\/strong> refers to a BBQ, an appliance on which a variety of meats are cooked.
\nGraze<\/strong> a term used to refer to \u201cfood\u201d and \u201ceating\u201d.
\nSosatie \/ kebab \/ espatada<\/strong> a South African dish of cubes of curried or spiced meat grilled on a skewer.
\nSlap chips<\/strong> is a slang phrase for deep-fried potato chips also known as French fries.
\nMolar<\/strong> a term for \u201cdrunk\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Essential](\"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/essential_south_african_terms-4-300x200.jpg\")
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