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Glossary
Nyamezela: be patient/endure
Abamelwane: neighbors
Abahlali: citizens
Iimviwo zokuxabangela: supplimentary exams
Thath’ixesha lakho: take your time
Phola: cool down.
Ukuhleba: to bad mouth/ gossip
Abamelwane: neighbors
Nkulu-nkulu: Lord / God
Kungcono: it’s better
Ukupasa: to be successful, to pass
Ndikuthembile: I trust you.
Ukushiywa wedwa: to be left alone
Tshom’am: my friend
Ukuqeshwa: to be employed
Siyabuya: We are coming back
Pheka: cook
Uza kufumana ntoni kuMXT?: What will you gain from MXT?(A social networking application)
Imincili: excitement
Kwenzeka ntoni?: What’s the problem? What’s happening?
Iyeza: medicine
Ukuzibulala: to commit suicide
Usana: baby
Sana lwam: my baby
Abazali: parents
Ukucebisa: to advise
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Chat: ukuncokola
Amaphela: cockroaches
