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South African lingo

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Varieties of English : South African lingo

Introduction:
"Yes, us Saffas speak a different language. Can you translate what we are saying? This comes straight out of Brakpan"


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


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
    Braai
    Barney
    Boksburg


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


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


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


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?
    Lion
    Flower
    South African
    Torch


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


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