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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