Geografická a kulturní angličtina - South African English

Here you will find slang from South African English, highlighting regional expressions, accents, and cultural terms used across South Africa.

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dop [Podstatné jméno]

(South African) a drink, especially alcoholic

Ex: He ordered a dop at the counter.

boet [Podstatné jméno]

(South African) a close friend or brother

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gatvol [Přídavné jméno]

(South African) completely fed up or very upset

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sarmie [Podstatné jméno]

(South African) a sandwich

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babalaas [Podstatné jméno]

(South African) a severe hangover

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bakgat [Přídavné jméno]

(South African) great, excellent, or very good

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blesser [Podstatné jméno]

(South African) a wealthy man who supports a younger female companion, often in exchange for favors

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to chow [sloveso]

(South African) to eat

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dankie [Citoslovce]

(South African) used to say thank someone

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to donner [sloveso]

(South African) to beat up or thrash someone

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entjie [Podstatné jméno]

(South African) a cigarette

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gwaai [Podstatné jméno]

(South African) a cigarette

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haibo [Citoslovce]

(South African) an expression of surprise, shock, or disbelief

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ja [Citoslovce]

(South African) used to affirm or agree

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jol [Podstatné jméno]

(South African) a party or social gathering

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to klap [sloveso]

(South African) to strike, hit, or smack someone or something

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kwaai [Přídavné jméno]

(South African) great, fantastic, cool, or excellent

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heita [Citoslovce]

(South African) a casual greeting

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laaitie [Podstatné jméno]

(South African) a young person or youth, especially a boy

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laanie [Podstatné jméno]

(South African) a smart, well-off, or stylish person

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maat [Podstatné jméno]

(South African) a friend, buddy, or companion

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mampara [Podstatné jméno]

(South African) someone who behaves in a foolish or ridiculous way

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pap [Přídavné jméno]

(South African) weak or lacking substance

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sif [Přídavné jméno]

(South African) foul, disgusting, or unpleasant

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skollie [Podstatné jméno]

(South African) someone who engages in minor criminal or antisocial behavior

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skyf [Podstatné jméno]

(South African) a cigarette

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to smaak [sloveso]

(South African) to like someone or something

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stukkie [Podstatné jméno]

(South African) a girlfriend or female romantic partner

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zak [Podstatné jméno]

(South African) money

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tackie [Podstatné jméno]

(South African) a casual or sports shoe

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