This is where I am writing a glossary of South African English words with translation to American English. I will add words as I am inspired. Feel free to suggest words in the comments below.
Biltong: A cured meat, similar to beef jerky but generally harder and more difficult to eat.
Currie Cup: An important national rugby competition that takes place from June to October. Also see this Wikipedia article.
Flask: An insulated container for carrying hot liquids such as coffee and hot chocolate (what Americans call a "Thermos"). A flask used for surreptitiously carrying hard liquor is distinguished as a "hip flask".
Robot: A traffic light.
Zef: Tacky or kitschy. Also see this Wikipedia article on how Die Antwoord and other Afrikaans singers/rappers are using the word zef in a different way.
Biltong: A cured meat, similar to beef jerky but generally harder and more difficult to eat.
Currie Cup: An important national rugby competition that takes place from June to October. Also see this Wikipedia article.
Flask: An insulated container for carrying hot liquids such as coffee and hot chocolate (what Americans call a "Thermos"). A flask used for surreptitiously carrying hard liquor is distinguished as a "hip flask".
Robot: A traffic light.
Zef: Tacky or kitschy. Also see this Wikipedia article on how Die Antwoord and other Afrikaans singers/rappers are using the word zef in a different way.
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