Braai

The braai was an oil drum cut in half lengthways, with cut-down pipes soldered to its underneath as legs. ❋ Lauren St John (2007)

A braai is the South African version of a barbecue - and I figured I could handle slapping meat on the grill. ❋ Unknown (2009)

There the barbecue is known as a 'braai' or 'braaivleis' - literally 'grill' or 'meat grill' and is done properly and with skill. ❋ Unknown (2007)

We are the rainbow nation, the place where we 'braai' and eat biltong and watch Rugby. ❋ Janedoe0 (2007)

Swimming was followed by a fabulous "braai" (barbeque) at Laura and her husband Steyn's place next door; see the pictures on their deck as the sun set ❋ Unknown (2010)

Earlier this year, local community leaders threatened to 'braai' foreigners if they came back, clearly stating that they were not welcome. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Desmond Tutu on Friday called on South Africans to throw some meat - or vegetables - on the coals to celebrate the country's heritage and "braai". ❋ Unknown (2010)

"braai" means, it is a South African word for barbecue. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Two months later, she's my girlfriend, and I'm the boy at her family's annual "braai," the word for barbecue in Afrikaans, the language of Dutch settlers in South Africa. ❋ Josh Tetrick (2011)

Envisage the luxurious spa treatments that will restore you at the end of a day of outdoor activities, after which you can dress up and wind down with pre-dinner cocktails at a chic, star-lit terrace bar in the city, or enjoy a more informal supper in the chilled-out atmosphere of a traditional braai. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Not only that, Thembani spends days and weeks identifying creditworthy local economic development programs and projects, helping prepare bank loan applications, negotiating the terms and bringing home the bacon (or in local context I should say "bringing home the braai," South Africa's world famous barbeque). ❋ Unknown (2010)

Sky TV commissioned a perfume called Eau de Stade, which has the scent of cut grass, braai (South African bbq), Cape Town sea breeze and a leather ball. ... ❋ Unknown (2010)

An atmospheric live music spot for South African jazz, Jeya's is football-themed and also serves food such as South African braai (barbecue) although, as we found out, it is necessary to call and order meals in advance. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Then on Thursday we spend our last night at the college and had a braai (SA style BBQ), it was definitely a celebration to be done! ❋ Unknown (2008)

Try lemon-brandy spatchcock chicken and grilled pineapple and these assorted braai recipes as well as other traditional foods. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In South Africa, braai means barbecue, and the country holds National Braai Day every September 24. ❋ Unknown (2010)

[Come to] [Jaapie's] [place] man, he's having a braai! ❋ DYsLeXiA (2005)

[Throw some] [chops] on the Braai ❋ Riyo (2003)

"Sit ['n] tjoppie op die [braai] en raak [vir] my rustig" Put a chop on the braai. And start relaxing. ❋ TheSAway (2018)

For normal people a [braai] is something reserved for special occasions. For [Scotch] Man [Porky] Wawky its something you do at least once a day if the sun is out. ❋ By Kenny Spoffo-grumpbeetle (2009)

I wish [Ryan] would stop parading around in that [speedo]. [I'm sick] of seeing his braai pack. ❋ Bradley D. (2007)

[Koos]: This girl is amazing.... I think she is the one.... Piet: What makes her so special? Koos: She makes the most [mouthwater] [braai] broodjies. ❋ TheSAway (2018)

1) Laura wasn't very hungry so she just [nibbled] [on the business] end of my [braai pack]. 2) Betty wasnt very happy with the size of John's [Braai pack], thus the "barbeque" was unsuccessful... ❋ Ricky Sad News (2006)

Yoh man, I went to this [mooi] chicks place and had a [lakker] [braai]. ❋ 123MyPseudonym321 (2021)

Chyna 1: He bru, wanna come over for a braai later, it's a lekker [day for it] [ek se]? Chyna 2: Nee [maat], I can't jammer, I've gotta study so I don't dop my test tomorrow. ❋ JoburgBaieLekker (2021)

Person 1: 'Did you see [Shaun's] Dirty Braai?' Person 2: 'I did...his [Webber] [needs] sorting out too.' ❋ Nivek The Terrible (2023)