The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) has shortlisted words candidates for the SA Word of the Year 2020.
This is in association with media research company, Focal Points.
PanSALB Acting Chief Executive Officer, Willie Manana said the SA Word of the Year is a word, term or expression preferred to reflect the passing year in language.
To qualify for consideration, there must be evidence that the usage of the word or expression has increased significantly in the past 12 months across a broad range of media.
The shortlisted words have according to Manana captured the ethos, mood or preoccupations of 2020.
The shortlisted words for this year are:
1. COVID-19
2. Jerusalema
3. Lockdown
Last year's winning word was 'The Zondo Commission'.
