Afrikaans slang words

A–M aya – brother and rastaAbba – not to be confused with Swedish pop-group ABBA, it is a title given to God the Father, derived from the Aramaic word for father.abba – to carry someone (normally a child) on one's back.africtionary – Website for African...
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18 South African Slang Words And Phrases You Should Know. Colloquial language is an especially fascinating cultural product in South Africa thanks to the wide …
2. Boet – Similar to the English term “brother,” “boet” is a term commonly used to refer to a male friend or buddy. It represents the strong bond between friends, …
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Some of these languages that have attributed to the slang words are English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Ndebele, Xhosa, Northern Sotho, Tsonga, Venda, Tswana and Swazi. If you are visiting the country, you …
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1. Siestog / Shame. Because South Africa is such a hotchpotch of cultures and languages, naturally a lot of cross-pollination has taken place over time. Therefore, you’ll recognize some of the words, …
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Contents. South Africa’s Rich Linguistic Heritage and Diversity. Uniquely South African English Words, Phrases and Slang. 1. “Eish!” 2. “Ach man!” 3. “Ach, shame.” 4. “Let’s chow.” 5. “Bliksem” 6. …
Must-Know Afrikaans Slang Words & Phrases. You won't find these in a textbook! Learn the way Afrikaans speakers actually talk. Follow. Contents. 25 Audio Lesson s. 100 …
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Here are a few useful South African slang words and phrases to help you during your travels. 43 South African Slang Expressions You Need to Know. Ag man! [Ach-man] This is the …
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