Mos, dinges, now-now: top 3 proudly South African words ranked by you, Kfm fam

Mitch Matyana standing in for Kfm 94.5's EB Inglis asked the Kfm fam: what are the top three sayings in Mzansi? 

Listen below:

There are many things about Mzansi that are lekker... including our local is lekker language.

There are certain words and phrases that, when spoken aloud, instantly reveal your roots and allow you to find fellow South Africans, no matter where in the world you are.

We also all have our favourites so, when Mitch asked Kfm Lunch listeners to rank theirs, we compiled this list:

1. Now-now/just-now: code for South African time.
2. Dinges: can be a thing or person - we love the multi-purpose meaning the word offers.
3. Mos: this is used for emphasis and is sometimes expressed with lots of attitude. 

Some honourable mentions include:

• Say-ma-now
• No DNA, just RSA
• Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie
• Hai
• Hai yinne
• Haibo
• Ya nee
• Plustins
• Wiet jy wat
• Yasis

Thanks, fam - it's always lekker when we rank your favourite things.

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