As my time in South Africa is coming to an end, I thought that I would share all of the new vocabulary that I picked up here so that you will be able to understand me when I talk!
Plaster- band-aid
Takkies- sneakers
Now now- soon
Just now- in a while, if ever
Robot- stop light
Jersey- sweater or sweatshirt
Braai- barbecue
Howzit- whats up
Bru- dude
Hectic- crazy
Chips- French fries
Crisps- Chips
Biscuits- Cookies
Flat- apartment
Bakkie- truck
Costume- swim suit
It's late for you- its not going to happen
Tut (short for tutorial)- study group
Lift- elevator
Boot- trunk
Loose- drunk
Wat is jou naam- what is your name (Afrikaans)
Lekker- good or delicious (also Afrikaans)
Suid Africa- South Africa (Afrikaans)
Molo- Hello (Xhosa)
Ndeipi- What's up (Shona)
Series- t.v. show
Lift- elevator
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