Taal
An ancient language only spoken by those with the highest societal standing (or anyone who’s gone to virginia).
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taal
Abbreviation for "turn around and laugh".
Command to someone sitting somewhere else in the same room.
Command to someone sitting somewhere else in the same room.
taal by krassonkel January 2, 2008
Tsotsi taal
Translated from Afrikaans, this means "Thief/Thug language" in other words it is simply "slang" as it implies a colloquial manner of speaking.
Often used in townships and communities of colour, tsotsi taal is a unique way in which South Africans have incorporated many languages into their everyday slang. There are variants as per region/language groups but this way of speaking is often very swag and shows off the diverse influence South Africa has.
Often used in townships and communities of colour, tsotsi taal is a unique way in which South Africans have incorporated many languages into their everyday slang. There are variants as per region/language groups but this way of speaking is often very swag and shows off the diverse influence South Africa has.
'Ola, hoe zit?' *pronounced: Who Zet*
(Some would rather say 'Ola, howzit). The meaning is: Hello, how's it going? Although South Africa doesn't have Spanish roots- this is an example of how South Africans can adopt literally any word into their slang.
"Ek se!" This is another way of saying hello or what's up. Sometimes it can be used as a reaction to something shocking/surprising. The direct Afrikaans translation is "I say"
Examples of tsotsi taal include:
-klipa/klipper: refers to money in hundreds (5 klipa= R500)
-dingus: refers to a thing/thingy
-acus/atshus: a friend/ homie
-bhudda: equivalent of dude
-lightie/lighty: refers to a young person
-oke(s): equivalent of dude
(Some would rather say 'Ola, howzit). The meaning is: Hello, how's it going? Although South Africa doesn't have Spanish roots- this is an example of how South Africans can adopt literally any word into their slang.
"Ek se!" This is another way of saying hello or what's up. Sometimes it can be used as a reaction to something shocking/surprising. The direct Afrikaans translation is "I say"
Examples of tsotsi taal include:
-klipa/klipper: refers to money in hundreds (5 klipa= R500)
-dingus: refers to a thing/thingy
-acus/atshus: a friend/ homie
-bhudda: equivalent of dude
-lightie/lighty: refers to a young person
-oke(s): equivalent of dude
Tsotsi taal by Xhosa.Queen November 22, 2021
taalia
Taalia. She is definitely smart and talented. She has a curvey body and she plays hard to get. Even though she's fun to be around she can be a witch at times. Her looks will make a man melt down and she's also a player
Get yourself a Taalia
taalia by Utubjsbissskks January 20, 2018
taaliyah
Taaliyah is a girl that loves dancing, she honestly doesn't care what people think about her, she makes people laugh just by laughing, she is a true friend, you would want her as a bestfriend, but she's already taken, taaliyah is a beautiful and honest person, she can keep a secret if you want, you tell her everything, taaliyah is really good and loyal when she's in a relationship and to all of her friends.
February 5, 1995
February 5, 1995
Taaliyah is the best
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