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Of of pertaining to any method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way, whether united in a system specific to a country or region.

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asibhadhalenini ma'four four
Language; Terminology

In Ndebele culture this is used when the conductor is demanding payment for the bus fare. This means "lets pay four people at a time." "Four", because inside the mini seats 4 ...

khombi
Language; Terminology

A term localized by Ndebeles. The origins of this word is Combi, which is the Volkswagen brand of the minibus.

bobs your uncle
Language; Terminology

Famouse saying in the English language, mostly used in Commonwealth countries. Used as an exclamation to mean "There You Go". There are many theories as to where this phrase ...

akula
Language; Terminology

Akula is a Ndebele term used to respond to the greeting "Yini e'grend?" meaning "Nothing".

ekhoneni
Language; Terminology

A term localized by the Ndebeles. It literally means "at the corner". "Khoneni" created from and sounds like the word "Corner". This is said by the passengers of a minibus, when ...

ngishap
Language; Terminology

Ngi'Shap, used in the Ndebele language. "Ngi" meaning "I am" and "Shap" is another localized term derived from the word "sharp", where the "r" is not pronounced. "I am sharp" ...

azithethi
Language; Terminology

Used in the Ndebele language. Direct translation: "They do not swear", but in the Ndebele language it means "I am fine". This is in response to "Zithini?"

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