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South African lingo

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South African lingo game quiz
"Yes, us Saffas speak a different language. Can you translate what we are saying? This comes straight out of Brakpan"

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1. If you are fishing off the Weskus and your buddy gets a bite, he might shout out 'Jislaaik'. What is he saying?
    Wow!
    Would you like some tea?
    Help
    I am cold


2. Later that evening you head off to the bar where somebody asks if you are 'checking me skeef'. What is he suggesting?
    Is it hot in here or is it you?
    Are you looking at my scarf?
    You wanna fight?
    Can I buy you a drink?


3. If someone gave you a Snoek, what would you do?
    Sleep in it
    Wear it
    Eat it
    Put photos in it


4. On weekends many people gather around a fire where they cook meat on coals, drink beer and talk sport. This lasts the whole day and sometimes the night too. What is it called?
    Biltong
    Boksburg
    Barney
    Braai


5. If you are hungry you might make a Samie for yourself. What is a Samie?
    Soup
    Sandwich
    Pasta
    Samoosa


6. Some words have become part of the English language. One of those is 'Wildebeest'. What is it?
    Wild animal
    Drunkard
    Wilderness
    Dog


7. When you got to get groceries, you will need one of these to put them in.
    Trolley
    Skoen
    Combi
    Meerkat


8. Mampoer is a very strong clear alcoholic beverage. However it is better known by this name meaning 'white lightning.' What is the South African name for this beverage?
    Donderbuie
    Impi
    Iqlua
    Witblits


9. What is a Saffa?
    Flower
    South African
    Torch
    Lion


10. Here is a word used throughout the Freedom Struggle. It is Amandla. What does it mean?
    Mandela
    Power
    War
    We are equal


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Compiled Jun 19 13