Dagga -  
  • (noun) 
  • Is an indigenous plant with intoxicating effects, scientifically known as Cannabis sativa.
  • Marijuana.
  • Cannabis.
  • Weed.
  • Insangu.
  • Example: in isiZulu - “Insangu ingceda abantu abaphethwe isifo somdlavuza” In English - “Dagga helps people suffering from cancer” 
  • Synonyms: marijuana, cannabis, weed, dacha, insangu
Danki San -  
  • (phrase) (noun) 
  • Thank you boy.
  • The title of Pro Kid's 2007 album. 
   
Delela -  
  • Idelale (singular) (noun)
  • Amadelela (plural) (noun)
  • A type of jean in which the pants and top is a one piece.
  • Being unruly. 
  • Example: in isiZulu - “Lengane iyadelela” In English - “This child is unruly” 
  • English synonyms: one piece outfit, lawless
Dingaan’s Day -  
  • (noun) 
  • Is the former name of day that is currently celebrated as the Day of Reconciliation on the 16th of December. The day commemorates the victory by Voortrekkers over the Zulu people on the bank of the Blood River in 1838.   
  • English synonyms: the Day of the Vow, the Day of the Covenant, Dingane's day, Dingaan's dag
Dlala -  
  • Ukudlala (noun)
  • (verb) 
  • To play.
  • To participate in an activity for recreational purpose instead of pragmatic reasons.
  • Example: in isiZulu - “Izingane zidlala ibhola egcekeni” In English - “Children play soccer in the field” 
  • English synonym: play
Doek -  
  • (noun) 
  • Head scarf.
  • Head wrap.
  • Is a traditional head wrap (or head scarf) worn by Africans.
  • Example: in isiZulu - “Abesifazane bagcoka amaduku makwenziwa umsebenzi” In English - “Women wear a doek during traditional ceremonies” 
  • Synonyms: iduku, head wrap, head scarf
Dokotela -  
  • Abodokotela (plural) (noun) 
  • Udokotela (singular) (noun)
  • Doctor.
  • Healer.
  • Is the name used to address a person capable of curing and healing a disease.
  • Example: in isiZulu - “Dokotela ngidinga usizo” In English - “Doctor, I need help” 
  • English synonyms: doctor, healer
Dombolo -  
  • Idombolo (singular) (noun)
  • Amadombolo (plural) (noun) 
  • Dumplings.
  • Traditional steamed bread prepared with dough made from sift flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
  • A dance style that was popular in the 90s.
  • Example: in isiZulu - “Sidla idombolo nesobho” In English - “We are eating dumplings with soup” 
  • English synonyms: dumplings, steamed bread, 90s dance style
Dompass -  
  • (noun) 
  • Is an identity book that black people were forced to carry during the Apartheid era under the Pass Laws Act of 1952. The Act made it compulsory for all black South Africans over the age of 16 to carry the dompass. 
Dubula -  
    • (verb)
    • To shoot.
 
 
Dunusa -  
  • (noun) 
  • Head down, bum up position.
  • Face down, ass up position.
  • Doggy style position.