EnviroKids October 2018 Issue

Local Literacy

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There are 11 official languages in South Africa. Each term, you can learn to say 7 words in 5 of our languages!

English

Zulu Afrikaans

Phoofolo Tlhaho Leoatle Sotho

Xhosa

Animal Nature Ocean Moon Tree Soil Water

Dier Natuur Oseaan Maan Boom Grond Water

Isilwane Imvelo Olwandle Inyanga Isihlahla Inhlabathi Amanzi

isiLwanyana Uhlobo Elwandle Inyanga Umthi Umhlaba Amanzi

Khoeli Sefate Mobu Metsi

Only We Understand South African's use a number of unique phrases that only we can understand. Do you know them all?

EISH! a term used to express surprise or shock.

EINA! a term used to express hurt.

HOWZIT! means "hello, how are you?"

LAAITJIE! what we commonly call a young boy.

AIKONA! a term used to express strong negation or disbelief.

NOW NOW!

... could mean anytime from right now, to tomorrow.

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