Sonder

The realization that everyone around you has a life outside of yours, complete with their own thoughts, feelings, and emotions. You could potentially be just a passing figure on the street to them.

Sam and I were sondering down the street one day.

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poes

Best Afrikaans word. It means " you look lovely today" Tell everyone that they are a POES

"you're a poes"

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Tjallas

"Ch-Yall-Us"

Afrikaans Slang referring to an alcoholic beverage. Often used when referring to buying alcohol for a jol or a party.

Pieter : "Are you bringing some tjallas to the jol tonight?"

Jaco : "Always bru."

Xanin

One of the hottest, prettiest guys you'll ever meet. Probably listens to rock music and has a big dick. The girl go mad over him. (the guys too) and he probably looks like a modern day Jesus.

Emma : "Did you see that guy over there?? Totally a Xanin!"

Meghan : "I heard Xanin's have big dicks."

Becky : "Yeahhh and he listens to Rock music too, Nirvana obsessed! 🤪"

Kwagga

South African slang for a dumbass or someone who did something dumb.

Pieter: " Naiii bra, you're acting like a kwagga now, don't be so droog."

Koos: "Come here you poeskop kwagga."