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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"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



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?
    Are you looking at my scarf?
    You wanna fight?
    Can I buy you a drink?
    Is it hot in here or is it you?


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


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


6. Some words have become part of the English language. One of those is 'Wildebeest'. What is it?
    Wilderness
    Wild animal
    Drunkard
    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 lightening.' What is the South African name for this beverage?
    Witblits
    Iqlua
    Donderbuie
    Impi


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


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


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