Who learned some African words?

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06 January 2012, 23:09

almostacowboy

Who learned some African words?

"Lekker" is one of the best. And the trackers in TZ started calling me Babu (respectful for Grandfather) after I killed my first buffalo.

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07 January 2012, 01:02

subsailor74

"Madoda" is another colorful expression. After my buddy and I put 2 shots each from our 470NE doubles into a Dagga Boy in Dande North at a range of 10 paces (really, it WAS that close), the PH turned around, motioned to the trackers (who were about 25 yards behind us), pointed at us, and said "Madoda"! The trackers went crazy laughing and dancing around. When we asked the PH what "Madoda" meant, he said in Shona it roughly translated to "man with big balls".

Mangwana

07 January 2012, 04:19

ozhunter

A PH would always call out something like "footsek" when chatting with his daughter..

07 January 2012, 15:03

Fritz Rabe

quote:
Originally posted by ozhunter:
A PH would always call out something like "footsek" when chatting with his daughter..

I do not understand this one as "voetsek" is a expression you use when you chase a dog away from you.

07 January 2012, 15:29

ozhunter

quote:
Originally posted by Fritz Rabe:

I do not understand this one as "voetsek" is a expression you use when you chase a dog away from you.

Well there you go

07 January 2012, 17:54

Scriptus

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Originally posted by subsailor74:
In Shona, I am pretty sure Madala is an endearing term for old man or sage.
Mangwana

In isiXhosa "Madala" is a reference to an older man. It can also be used in a derogatory way, according to tense and expression. As a mark of respect to a silver head, he would be addressed as "Tata." As a mark of real respect, of almost reverence and of endearment, "Tata Mkhulu."

07 January 2012, 19:15

ledvm

My 2 favorites are "mooshe" and "lekker". When I took my Dad over...the staff (mostly Shona but a few Ndebele) all referred to him as "madala"...I was told it was a respectful term for an older gentleman.

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08 January 2012, 07:53

medved

Mbara in Sangho (CAR) was the first word taught ... and it was because i heard that roar in the night ....!!!!

Oups i forgot it was for Lion ....