Casual and colloquial Xhosa expressions used in everyday speech, not typically taught in textbooks. Front: the Xhosa word or phrase. Back: English meaning.
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- Mfondini
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Bro, mate (informal address for a man)- Sisi
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Sis, informal term for a young woman- Bhuti
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Bro, informal term for a young man- Kulungile boss
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It's all good, boss (casual)- Ndidiniwe
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I'm exhausted, worn out- Masambe
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Let's go (casual)- Yhu!
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An exclamation of surprise, like "Wow!"- Hayibo!
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An exclamation of disbelief or protest, "No way!"- Kwaba tofotofo
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It became a mess, things went chaotic (colloquial)- Andizihoyi
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I don't care, I'm not bothered- Yeyona nto
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That's exactly it, that's the real thing- Uxolo bhuti
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Sorry, bro (casual apology)- Ndim lo
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It's me- Sharp sharp
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All good, cool (borrowed slang, doubled for emphasis)- Ayikho lo nto
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It's nothing, no big deal
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