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South African English

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Instructions: Discover the unique words and expressions used in South African English!

  1. 1.

    In South African English, what does 'braai' mean?

    A
    A barbecue
    B
    A hat
    C
    A type of bread
    D
    A river
  2. 2.

    What does the South African word 'lekker' mean?

    A
    Lazy
    B
    Expensive
    C
    Nice, great, or delicious
    D
    Ugly
  3. 3.

    In South Africa, what is a 'bakkie'?

    A
    A pickup truck
    B
    A swimming pool
    C
    A small cake
    D
    A type of shoe
  4. 4.

    What does 'now now' mean in South African English?

    A
    Right this instant
    B
    Yesterday
    C
    Never
    D
    In a little while
  5. 5.

    In South Africa, what is a 'robot' in everyday language?

    A
    A police officer
    B
    A traffic light
    C
    A mechanical device
    D
    A computer
  6. 6.

    What does the South African expression 'shame' often convey?

    A
    Sympathy or endearment (like 'oh, how sweet')
    B
    Embarrassment
    C
    Disgrace
    D
    Anger
  7. 7.

    In South African English, what is 'biltong'?

    A
    A musical instrument
    B
    A warm blanket
    C
    A type of dance
    D
    Dried cured meat
  8. 8.

    What does 'howzit' mean in South African slang?

    A
    How is the weather?
    B
    What is that?
    C
    Where is it?
    D
    Hello / How are you?
  9. 9.

    In South Africa, what does 'just now' mean?

    A
    In the past
    B
    Never
    C
    At some point soon (but not immediately)
    D
    Immediately
  10. 10.

    What is a 'takkies' in South African English?

    A
    Small snacks
    B
    Sneakers or running shoes
    C
    Taxi drivers
    D
    Thumbtacks
  11. 11.

    In South Africa, what does 'eish' express?

    A
    Joy
    B
    Surprise, frustration, or dismay
    C
    Agreement
    D
    Hunger
  12. 12.

    What does the South African word 'shebeen' refer to?

    A
    A church
    B
    A formal restaurant
    C
    An informal bar or tavern
    D
    A school
  13. 13.

    In South African English, what is 'bunny chow'?

    A
    A vegetable stew
    B
    Pet supplies
    C
    Rabbit food
    D
    A hollowed-out bread loaf filled with curry
  14. 14.

    What does 'ag' (pronounced like 'ach') mean in South African English?

    A
    Thank you
    B
    Please
    C
    Yes
    D
    An exclamation of irritation or resignation
  15. 15.

    In South Africa, what is a 'rondavel'?

    A
    A type of antelope
    B
    A mountain pass
    C
    A circular traditional hut
    D
    A musical instrument

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