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South African Lingo Trivia Quiz

Yes, us Saffas speak a different language. Can you translate what we are saying? This comes straight out of Brakpan.

A multiple-choice quiz by grootes. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
grootes

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
196,385

Updated
Dec 03 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
628

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Question 1 of 10

1. If you are fishing off the Weskus and your buddy gets a bite, he might shout out 'Jislaaik'. What is he saying? Hint

Help

Wow!

Would you like some tea?

I am cold

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Question 2 of 10

2. Later that evening you head off to the bar where somebody asks if you are 'checking me skeef'. What is he suggesting? Hint

Is it hot in here or is it you?

Are you looking at my scarf?

You wanna fight?

Can I buy you a drink?

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Question 3 of 10

3. If someone gave you a Snoek, what would you do? Hint

Eat it

Put photos in it

Wear it

Sleep in it

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Question 4 of 10

4. On weekends many people gather around a fire where they cook meat on coals, drink beer and talk sport. This lasts the whole day and sometimes the night too. What is it called? Hint

Boksburg

Biltong

Braai

Barney

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Question 5 of 10

5. If you are hungry you might make a Samie for yourself. What is a Samie? Hint

Soup

Sandwich

Pasta

Samoosa

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Question 6 of 10

6. Some words have become part of the English language. One of those is 'wildebeest'. What is it? Hint

Wilderness

Dog

Drunkard

Wild animal

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Question 7 of 10

7. When you got to get groceries, you will need one of these to put them in. Hint

Trolley

Skoen

Combi

Meerkat

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Question 8 of 10

8. Mampoer is a very strong clear alcoholic beverage. However it is better known by this name meaning 'white lightning.' What is the South African name for this beverage? Hint

Impi

Donderbuie

Witblits

Iqlua

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is a Saffa? Hint

Flower

Lion

Torch

South African

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Question 10 of 10

10. Here is a word used throughout the Freedom Struggle. It is Amandla. What does it mean? Hint

We are equal

Mandela

Power

War

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. If you are fishing off the Weskus and your buddy gets a bite, he might shout out 'Jislaaik'. What is he saying?

Answer: Wow!

'Jislaaik' is one of many Afrikaans corruptions. It is pronounced 'Yiss like'

2. Later that evening you head off to the bar where somebody asks if you are 'checking me skeef'. What is he suggesting?

Answer: You wanna fight?

Here's a tip. If someone ever asks you that, just look at him and say 'Nah china I smaak you'. That pretty much means don't worry you're alright.

3. If someone gave you a Snoek, what would you do?

Answer: Eat it

A Snoek is a fish. It is very tasty but very bony. This might sound disgusting but there is nothing better than Barbecued snoek on fresh white bread and apricot jam!

4. On weekends many people gather around a fire where they cook meat on coals, drink beer and talk sport. This lasts the whole day and sometimes the night too. What is it called?

Answer: Braai

A braai translates as a barbecue. Biltong is unprocessed salted uncooked meat. It tastes much better than Jerky. A Barney is a fight and Boksburg is a town on the outskirts of Johannesburg.

5. If you are hungry you might make a Samie for yourself. What is a Samie?

Answer: Sandwich

Samies (short for the lazy pronunciation of sammiches) can also be spelt Sarmies or Sarnies. Every kid grows up getting Sarmies for school.

6. Some words have become part of the English language. One of those is 'wildebeest'. What is it?

Answer: Wild animal

A wildebeest (pronounced vill-dah-beerst)is a medium sized cow-like creature, also known as a gnu. You often see them with zebra.

7. When you got to get groceries, you will need one of these to put them in.

Answer: Trolley

Trolley is known pretty much worldwide except for North America where they are carts.

8. Mampoer is a very strong clear alcoholic beverage. However it is better known by this name meaning 'white lightning.' What is the South African name for this beverage?

Answer: Witblits

Here's some sounder advice. Never, ever get tempted to have more than two shots of this in an evening. The heartburn you get from one shot lasts around half an hour. It is the Saffa equivalent of Moonshine or Bundy Rum.

9. What is a Saffa?

Answer: South African

Saffa comes from the abbreviation SAF which is used to denote South Africa in sporting events. It is not a small jump to conclude that people from SAF must be SAFFA'S

10. Here is a word used throughout the Freedom Struggle. It is Amandla. What does it mean?

Answer: Power

'Amandla' was use by the ANC primarily as a show of solidarity to the struggle.The ANC (African National Congress) is the most supported political party in SA. They were the leaders in the anti-Apartheid struggle. It is the party that Nelson Mandela is a member of. The majority of members in the ANC speak either Sotho or Xhosa.

Source: Author grootes

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