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Say what?! 9 South African words with different meanings in the USA

by Oxford University Press | May 23, 2016 | Schools News

If you’ve ever given directions to a tourist in South Africa, chances are that you’ve been met with a fascinated or downright puzzled expression after telling them to “turn left at the robot”. Take a look at these 9 words which have very different meanings for us South Africans as opposed to our American counterparts.

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