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Also known as 'tsotsi taal' or 'township talk', scamto is a new youth language that has formed in South Africa. Spoken usually only by the youth, scamto comprises a mix of many languages. Some of the languages include Afrikaans, Sotho, Zulu, English and Xhosa. South Africa's large cultural melting pot is the cause of this informal language, because with every new day South Africans are finding different ways in which to interact with each other on different levels. 2 Scamto Dictionaries have been written and published by author, Lebo Motshegoa. The first book was published in 2002 under a title, Scamto Dictionary. The second offering was published in 2005, titled, Township Talk. Here are some examples of scamto: Mashesha - right now, or let get there now. Jigga jigga - movement in terms of dancing, or fornication. Entlik - prefix to pose a question, as in: "Entlik, what's the time?" Amajita - the boys, the chaps Askies - regret Abafana - the boys, the chaps Blind - exciting/embarrassing Cheese boy - spoilt brat Ekse - used as in: "I say, where are we?" or "Waar is ons ekse?" G-string - BMW (because of the look of the front grill) Groot man - big man Harambe - to unite Harde - an apology Isigo - culture or tradition Last dish - supper Lalela - listen Lova - unemployed person Loxion - township Pantsula - dance movement inspired by Sophiatown. Peena - unlock/open, used as in "Peena this car man!" Pluck - bravery Reverse - a woman's behind Themba - trust, as in: "No themba, no deal." Waai - let's cruise, as in: "Come now, let's waai my friend." Woza - come near Zozo - shack/hut in township Zala - give birth 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Scamto」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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