izwi
Discover South Africa's rich vocabulary - one word at a time.
430+ curated words & phrases across 11 languages plus a SAFFA diaspora set. Widget-first. No fluff.
What you get
Daily Discovery
A new word or phrase every day - delivered to your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets.
430+ Curated Entries
All 11 official SA languages, plus Tsotsitaal, Kaaps, heritage Cape Malay/Tamil/Yiddish, and a SAFFA diaspora set for Saffas abroad.
SA Translator
Paste any sentence and Izwi highlights the SA slang - tap any word for the full definition.
Tourist Essentials
A shareable list of must-know SA words. Show it to any visitor - they'll thank you at the braai.
Explore & Filter
Browse by theme, region, language, or generation. Find exactly what interests you.
Cultural Depth
Full definitions with pronunciation, usage notes, social context, and origin stories.
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