What I've noticed after having had a BLOG for around 3 months is that my writing style, although not at "journalistic levels" does include a whole lot of South African slang. The problem with this after analyzing(analysing) the amount of visitors I have from South Africa compared to those I get from the rest of the world is that probably don't understand half of what I'm saying... Read the http://sa-property.blogspot.com BLOG for more of my KAK slang!
So what I've decided to do, before I continue with my Hoedspruit BLOG articles is to help the rest of the world understand the South African SLANG! Hey, who knows, this may even make our BLOGS more popular!
So here we go: Local Phrases (Please people feel free to add comments and SLANG of your own!)
Braai
A braai is a barbecue. South African love to braai. Fish, meat or chicken, we enjoy it best when it has been over the coals.
Biltong
Similar to jerky, it is dried meat. You may choose toi enjoy it plain, or lightly salted or have it spiced up by the local butchery. Biltong is made from Beef, Ostrich, Game and a variety of wild African meats. This is a delicacy in Hoedspruit, it fact I don't think they eat anything else :)
Eina
Widely used by all, this word, derived from the Afrikaans, means "ouch". This is pronounced "Aynah".
Lekker
Also pronounced "lekka". An Afrikaans word meaning nice, is also used to express approval. The connotation of the term implies more than just approval. It also implies enjoyment.
Robot
A robot is a traffic light. Yes believe it or not!
Ag Shame
What a pity. An expression of sympathy. Often used as sarcasm.
Cool Drink
Canned or bottled soft drink.
Jislaaik
You dont' say. Used to express surprise or amazement.
Sharp
Means good or ok.
Sis
An expression of disgust. May mean "ugh" or "eewh". Used to express an extreme dislike to something.
Eh
Pronounced as "hay". Often used as an ending to sentences. For exmaple; "Thanks, eh"
Kwaai
Pronounced as "k-why". Means great or terrific. Used to emphasise your agreement to something. For example; "That's a kwaai car".
3 comments:
The quality of writing in most local blogs puts some journalists I know to shame. Dont sell yourself short on your writing skills.
Thank You.. Kind words ;-) i'll take your advice.
Another one for th books form james Nosworthy
"KAK"
which means jislaaik but thats not so lekker ou poppie
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