Botswanaβs Most Popular slang and meanings
Direng/dintshang- an expression usually used on weekends, to ask where its happening. if not then it simply means what are you up to?
Makhola- its a slang name for policemen
Skwatta-a word used to regard a soldier or someone in the army
Spoto- a slang word for a place where alcohol is sold and where groups hang out to drink
Jari- home
Cheri- a girl
zaka- a word that means money
mma board- used to regard a very beautiful girl or ones girlfriend
eitada- means hello, hi
Ntwana- a guy/friend/or a pal
Vatsey- used to say “how are you?”
Eish- an expression used to describe displease or unhappiness
Nyatsi- a mistress
Chaile- time up
Brayaka- my brother
Tiger- ten pula
Vaah- means go away
Majita/Magheng- people one hangs with
Skiem- a group of friends/peers
Hardeh- used to express apology or pity
