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Slang from South African

Group 6 :
1. Fanny sihombing (220930001)
2. Dharma Swihasnika Saragih (220930011)
What is slang?
Slang refers to a type of language
that is too informal to use in
certain situations. Example : ASAP
(as soon as possible) , gimme
(give me), etc
Slang from South Africa
1. Cuppa ( cup of tea ) 2. Izit? (is it?/ really?) 3. Bru / Boet (brother)

Cuseduppa is to describe Izit is an expression frequently


Bru/Boet is the Afrikaans
a cup of tea. used in conversation and
shortened version of “is it?” word for “brother”
which is equivalent to “really?”

6.Kiff (cool)
4. Braai (barbeque)
5. Oraait (all right) Kiff is slang word referring
Braai is a barbeque but also a
Oraait it’s mean all right to cool, good or nice.
social gathering around the fire
7. Nooit (never) 8. Yebo (yes) 9. Howzit (how is it)
Nooit in south African slang Yebo it’s mean yes Howzit the meaning is “
used as a complete sentence to how everything going”
describe shock, amazement or used as a greeting.
disbelief. Originating from the
Afrikaans language meaning
never.

10. Arvie (afternoon)


11. Goeie dag ( good day ) 12. Lekker ( nice/good )
Arvie is refers to the
afternoon Goeie day it’s mean Lekker it’s mean nice,
good day. good, special and it
showing appreciation.
Conclusion
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