# Dsae

- **Website:** <https://dsae.co.za>
- **Primary alias:** `dsae.co.za`

## Description

Dsae is a brand that focuses on South African English and offers a comprehensive dictionary dedicated to this unique language variety. With a rich collection of entries, the dictionary goes beyond recording commonly known South African words like biltong, bobotie, boerewors, and braai. It delves into the history of South African English, showcasing about 2300 terms that have been used over the past three centuries in books, periodicals, diaries, and official correspondence. The dictionary also explores the origins of South African English, revealing that it is comprised of 15% general English words with specialized local meanings and the rest derived from other languages, particularly Afrikaans, Dutch, isiZulu, isiXhosa, and Khoi, Nama, and San languages. Whether you're interested in food and drink terms, words with African origins, or colloquial language, Dsae's dictionary provides a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to explore the rich tapestry of South African English.

## Industries

- 🗺 Reference Materials
- 🗺 Dictionaries and Encyclopedias _(under Reference Materials)_
- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Literature _(under Science and Education)_

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idRUNeDjT4/w/820/h/130/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1688895592577)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Picton Blue | #1ebbee | accent |
| Mallard | #293a1a | dark |
| Flame Pea | #dd5348 | light |

## Fonts

- Amiri — asset _(google)_
- Open Sans — asset _(google)_

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