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Quiz about An Englishwomans Take on South Africanisms

An Englishwoman's Take on South Africanisms Quiz

I am an Englishwoman who emigrated to South Africa many years ago. Some of the "South Africanisms" confused me, some made me smile, and I thought they would make an interesting topic for a quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by Kari247. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Kari247

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
335,419

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
406

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When I moved into my first house my neighbour's invited me around for a "bring and braai". What was I supposed to take along? Hint

Old clothes that I would like to exchange

Anything I would like to sell

My favourite book

Meat and a salad

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Question 2 of 10

2. A few days later another neighbour came around with a dish of "bobotie" as a welcoming gift. What is bobotie? Hint

A delectable pudding made with fresh fruit and cream

A dish of savoury mince with an egg-based topping

A locally produced liqueur

A selection of sweet and savoury snacks

3. I employed a domestic worker. She had her own room, but before moving in she asked if she could have some bricks to stand her bed on, as she was afraid of the "tokoloshe". What was she afraid of? Hint

A poisonous snake

A wind blowing under the door of her room

Rats

A mischievious dwarf like spirit

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Question 4 of 10

4. Taking a drive with a friend, I was warned to look out for the "robot". What was she warning me about? Hint

The traffic light or traffic signal

The radar guns held by the traffic police

The motorised gates that close when approaching a railway crossing

Mischievous youths who stand on bridges and throw stones at cars passing underneath

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Question 5 of 10

5. Taking a walk on Sunday morning I saw my neighbour, who complained to me about his "babbelas"? What was the problem? Hint

His car battery was flat

He had a problem with bees in his garden

He was suffering from a hangover

His infant was not sleeping at night

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Question 6 of 10

6. As a soccer fan I was invited to attend a soccer match. My friend gave me a vuvuzela as a gift. What would I do with it? Hint

Wear it

Blow it

Eat it

Drink it

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Question 7 of 10

7. I heard my neighbour screaming and when I asked what was wrong she told me there was a "gogga" in her kitchen. What made her scream? Hint

A mouse

A bug

A snake

A pot catching fire

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Question 8 of 10

8. Planning a day trip I was told not to forget to pack some "padkos". What is "padkos"? Hint

Something to eat

Sunglasses and Sunscreen

A road map

Money to pay the tolls along the way

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Question 9 of 10

9. My domestic worker told me that her husband is a real "mampara". What was she telling me? Hint

That he is rich

That he is hard working

That he is a fool

That he is lazy

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Question 10 of 10

10. Now that this quiz is over I am going to settle down and watch tv with some "rooibos". What am I going to be doing? Hint

Having a cup of tea

Eating a cake

Sitting with my children

Sitting with a female friend

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When I moved into my first house my neighbour's invited me around for a "bring and braai". What was I supposed to take along?

Answer: Meat and a salad

A braai is a barbecue. When invited to a bring and braai you are supposed to take along your own choice of meat, chicken, etc. plus a salad or dessert to be shared.

2. A few days later another neighbour came around with a dish of "bobotie" as a welcoming gift. What is bobotie?

Answer: A dish of savoury mince with an egg-based topping

Bobotie is a traditional South African dish made with savoury mince and topped with egg custard type topping. It is believed to have originated from the Dutch settlers. The mince is usually curried, but there are many variations, all of which are delicious.

Answer: A mischievious dwarf like spirit

A tokoloshe is well known in South African mythology. It is very mischievous and invisible. Witch Doctors are usually called in to remove the tokoloshe, although exorcisms have also been performed successfully. The presence of a tokoloshe is seemed to be similar to that of a poltergeist, with it behaving in a similar fashion.

4. Taking a drive with a friend, I was warned to look out for the "robot". What was she warning me about?

Answer: The traffic light or traffic signal

This confused me a lot, as in England we know traffic signals as traffic lights. The first time I heard the term robot I started looking around expecting to see some kind of machine in the road.

5. Taking a walk on Sunday morning I saw my neighbour, who complained to me about his "babbelas"? What was the problem?

Answer: He was suffering from a hangover

When someone has a babbelas they are suffering from a hangover, usually a severe one where you look and feel terrible, with a headache, puffy eyes, etc. Many people say the only cure is to have another drink.

6. As a soccer fan I was invited to attend a soccer match. My friend gave me a vuvuzela as a gift. What would I do with it?

Answer: Blow it

A vuvuzela is a long plastic horn that most South African soccer fans take along to games. They became well known in the 2010 FIFA World Cup for the noise that they make.

7. I heard my neighbour screaming and when I asked what was wrong she told me there was a "gogga" in her kitchen. What made her scream?

Answer: A bug

Gogga is a word used for any bug such as a spider or cockroach.

8. Planning a day trip I was told not to forget to pack some "padkos". What is "padkos"?

Answer: Something to eat

Padkos comes from the Afrikaans words pad - meaning road and kos - meaning food. On a long journey a picnic basket is usually packed and filled with sandwiches, fruit, chips and juice or cool drink.

9. My domestic worker told me that her husband is a real "mampara". What was she telling me?

Answer: That he is a fool

A mampara is a person who is seen to do something foolish. The word mampara originates from the Sotho language, one of 11 official languages in South Africa.

10. Now that this quiz is over I am going to settle down and watch tv with some "rooibos". What am I going to be doing?

Answer: Having a cup of tea

Rooibos is a very popular South African tea. It has good health benefits, and is included in many health and beauty products.

Source: Author Kari247

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