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  • Chichewa To English Dictionary – O

    Chichewa To English Dictionary – O

     

    Opindula*Beneficiaries.

  • Chichewa To English Dictionary – N

    Chichewa To English Dictionary – N

     

    Namkungwi*Female initiation counsellor.
    Namondwe*Cyclone.
    Namtindi*Crowd attending a function.
    Ndale*1. Politics. 2. A trap using legs.
    Ndondomeko*1. Procedures. 2. Policy.
    Nduna*1. Minister. 2. Chief’s adviser(s)
    Ngaliba*Male initiation counsellor.
    Ngodya*Corner of a building.
    Njala*1. Hunger. 2. Famine.
    Nkhalango*Forest.
    Nkhanza*Abuse. This refers to a range of
    actions whose aim is to victimise or
    hurt an individual, deliberately or
    unintentionally.
    Nkhokwe*Granary.
    Nkhongo gwaa *Used as a derogatory term for cash
    transfer programmes.
    Ntchembere*Older Mother(s).
    Ntchito za manja *Vocational skills.
    Nthambi*1. Tree branch. 2. Sub-office to main office
    Nyakwawa*Village headman.
    Nyama zakutchire*Wild animals.
    Nyumba ya Malamulo*Parliament.
    Nzeru*Knowledge; Wisdom; Intelligence.
    Nzika*Citizen

  • Chichewa To English Dictionary – M

    Chichewa To English Dictionary – M

     

    Madoda*Older men; Elders
    Maloto*1. Dreams. 2. Aspirations. 3. Hopes.
    Manja lende*Laziness. Unwillingness to work or
    do task regardless of the available
    resources and capabilities.
    Sometimes used as a derogatory
    term for cash transfer programmes.
    Maphunziro*Education
    Masalamusi*1. Superstition. 2. Magic
    Masamba a mchezo*Social media
    Masewera*1. Lack of seriousness; playful
    attitude. 2. Sports
    Masomphenya*1. Vision. 2. Mission. 3. Goal. 4.
    Objective
    Maso ndi maso*Face to face
    Matenda a mgonagona*Chronic illness.
    Mathanyula*Homosexuality.
    Matsenga*1. Superstition. 2. Magic
    Mbaula*1. Stove. 2. Heater. 3. Charcoal
    burner
    Mfumu*Traditional authority; Chief.
    Mgwazo*1. Implementing haphazardly. 2. A
    system of manual work where you
    knock off when you finish your
    portion.
    Migodi*1. Mines. 2. Extracting precious
    minerals from the ground.
    Milungu*Gods.
    Mkombaphala*Nursery school
    Mkumano*1. Meeting. 2. Dialogue; Discussion.
    Mkomya*Preparing delicious food for the
    loved one.
    Mkute*1. Leftover food especially nsima. 2.
    Refers to the job that was not
    finished and has been carried to the
    following day.
    Mlangizi*1. Extension workers. 2. Advisor;
    counsellor.
    Mlatho*Bridge.
    Mlembi wankulu*Secretary who takes minutes during
    meetings.
    Mlingo*1. Quantity. 2. Scale. 3. Extent.
    Mmera mpoyamba *The beginning matters. This is used
    to refer to Early Childhood
    Development (nursery schools).
    Mpando*Chair. The top leadership position in
    a certain group.
    Mphamvu*1. Power. 2. Strength. 3. Authority
    Mphamvu ku wanthu*Decentralisation. Communities’
    right to decide.
    Mphepo ya mkuntho*Heavy blowing wind; Cyclone.
    Mpingo*1. Crowd. 2. Congregation.
    Mpungwepungwe*1. Commotion. 2. Confusion. 3.
    Where groups or people have failed
    to agree.
    Mtendele*Peace.
    Mtsutso*Debate.
    Mtukulapakhomo*1. Social protection. 2. Cash
    transfer. 3. Livelihood. 4. Household
    development. This phrase refers to
    the provision of livestock and
    monetary assistance to provide
    relief to poor households.
    Mudzi*Village.
    Munthu wogwira ntchito
    modzipereka*Volunteers.
    Muyezo*1. Volume. 2. Measurement
    Mwanabele*Enlarged lymph node

  • Chichewa To English Dictionary – L

    Chichewa To English Dictionary – L

     

    Limana*Clan.
    Liwombo*Fontanelle

  • Chichewa To English Dictionary – I

    Chichewa To English Dictionary – I

     

    Ima*1. Come to a standstill. 2.
    Pregnancy

  • Chichewa To English Dictionary – G

    Chichewa To English Dictionary – G

     

    Gule wamkulu*Masked dancers. It is a type of
    cultural dance among the Chewa
    tribe
    Gulu*A group of people. Refers to a
    formal or informal group of people
    with one goal
    Gwamula*Rape occurring in the victim’s
    house

  • Chichewa To English Dictionary – D

    Chichewa To English Dictionary – D

     

    Dera*Ward. Area
    Dongosolo*1. Programme.
    Dziko*1. World. 2. Country. 3.
    unpredictable situation. 4. Being
    influenced by worldly things,
    temporary things or situations
    Dzombe*Locust.

  • Chichewa To English Dictionary – C

    Chichewa To English Dictionary – C

     

    Chamuna*. Hard work
    Chibadwidwe*This could refer to a right by birth
    Chibambala*Splenomegaly
    Chidziwitso*Notification.
    Chifundo*Mercy; Compassion
    Chikhalidwe*Culture.
    Chikho*Trophy; Cup
    Chikhulupiliro*Faith.
    Chikole*Collateral. 2. Marriage; Betrothal
    Chikuta*This is a period when a newly born
    baby is kept indoors
    Chilala*Drought.
    Chilengedwe*Environment
    Chiletso*Injunction
    Chifwilimbwiti*Refers a dense dust arising from a
    large crowd of people walking,
    running or dancing
    Chigololo*Sexual immorality.
    Chigwada*Relish made from cassava leaves.
    This is a crushed cassava leaves
    cooked together with groundnuts
    flour and bio carbonate and
    tomatoes
    Chilungamo*Justice
    Chimasomaso*Promiscuity
    Chimunthu*A giant person. This refers to a
    person who does extraordinary
    things
    Chimvano*Union; Unity
    Chinambalala*Chaos. Complete disorder or
    confusion.
    Chinamwali*Initiation rite.
    Chindapusa*Fine. This is what is paid to a court
    for negligence or failure to honour
    something
    Chinyezi*Moisture. This refers to wetness of
    the soil or any surface
    Chiopsezo*Danger; Risk
    Chipalamba*Desert
    Chipata*The fence or crossing that separates
    two territories or countries
    Chipwirikiti* Violence. 2. Refers to unruly
    behaviour by many people. An
    unorderly situation.
    Chisamaliro*Care
    Chisankho*1. Decision; Choice. 2. Election.
    Refers to selecting a representative,
    be it political or any other elected
    position
    Chisodzera*Adolescent; Adolescence.
    Chisonyezo*1. Signpost. 2. Indicator
    Chitetezo*Security
    Chitaka*Steal magically. This refers to
    stealing/losing money mysteriously
    Chithandizo*Help; Support; Assistance.
    Chitomero*Agreement to marriage before
    coming of age.
    Chitonzo*Ridicule. Refers to harsh,
    demeaning, and disgracing words
    Chitsekapakamwa*Bribe. Something that is paid to
    someone aiming at not revealing
    something
    Chitsogozo*Lead. This refers to something that
    puts one in an advantage.
    Chitukuko*Development
    Chiwerewere*Sexual immorality
    Chiweruzo*Judgement.
    Chiwongoladzanja*Interest. This refers to amount of
    money that is paid on top of what
    was borrowed or saved.
    Chizimalupsa*Early rainfall. First rain that falls
    during the rainy season
    Chizindikiro*1. Sign. 2. Symptom
    Chizunguzungu*Westernish behaviour. Refers to a
    kind of behaviour that aims at
    portraying oneself as a westerner.
    Cholinga*Purpose
    Chuma*Wealth.
    Chamuna*. Hard work
    Chibadwidwe*This could refer to a right by birth
    Chibambala*Splenomegaly
    Chidziwitso*Notification.
    Chifundo*Mercy; Compassion
    Chikhalidwe*Culture.
    Chikho*Trophy; Cup
    Chikhulupiliro*Faith.
    Chikole*Collateral. 2. Marriage; Betrothal
    Chikuta*This is a period when a newly born
    baby is kept indoors
    Chilala*Drought.
    Chilengedwe*Environment
    Chiletso*Injunction
    Chifwilimbwiti*Refers a dense dust arising from a
    large crowd of people walking,
    running or dancing
    Chigololo*Sexual immorality.
    Chigwada*Relish made from cassava leaves.
    This is a crushed cassava leaves
    cooked together with groundnuts
    flour and bio carbonate and
    tomatoes
    Chilungamo*Justice
    Chimasomaso*Promiscuity
    Chimunthu*A giant person. This refers to a
    person who does extraordinary
    things
    Chimvano*Union; Unity
    Chinambalala*Chaos. Complete disorder or
    confusion.
    Chinamwali*Initiation rite.
    Chindapusa*Fine. This is what is paid to a court
    for negligence or failure to honour
    something
    Chinyezi*Moisture. This refers to wetness of
    the soil or any surface
    Chiopsezo*Danger; Risk
    Chipalamba*Desert
    Chipata*The fence or crossing that separates
    two territories or countries
    Chipwirikiti* Violence. 2. Refers to unruly
    behaviour by many people. An
    unorderly situation.
    Chisamaliro*Care
    Chisankho*1. Decision; Choice. 2. Election.
    Refers to selecting a representative,
    be it political or any other elected
    position
    Chisodzera*Adolescent; Adolescence.
    Chisonyezo*1. Signpost. 2. Indicator
    Chitetezo*Security
    Chitaka*Steal magically. This refers to
    stealing/losing money mysteriously
    Chithandizo*Help; Support; Assistance.
    Chitomero*Agreement to marriage before
    coming of age.
    Chitonzo*Ridicule. Refers to harsh,
    demeaning, and disgracing words
    Chitsekapakamwa*Bribe. Something that is paid to
    someone aiming at not revealing
    something
    Chitsogozo*Lead. This refers to something that
    puts one in an advantage.
    Chitukuko*Development
    Chiwerewere*Sexual immorality
    Chiweruzo*Judgement.
    Chiwongoladzanja*Interest. This refers to amount of
    money that is paid on top of what
    was borrowed or saved.
    Chizimalupsa*Early rainfall. First rain that falls
    during the rainy season
    Chizindikiro*1. Sign. 2. Symptom
    Chizunguzungu*Westernish behaviour. Refers to a
    kind of behaviour that aims at
    portraying oneself as a westerner.
    Cholinga*Purpose
    Chuma*Wealth.
    Chamuna*. Hard work
    Chibadwidwe*This could refer to a right by birth
    Chibambala*Splenomegaly
    Chidziwitso*Notification.
    Chifundo*Mercy; Compassion
    Chikhalidwe*Culture.
    Chikho*Trophy; Cup
    Chikhulupiliro*Faith.
    Chikole*Collateral. 2. Marriage; Betrothal
    Chikuta*This is a period when a newly born
    baby is kept indoors
    Chilala*Drought.
    Chilengedwe*Environment
    Chiletso*Injunction
    Chifwilimbwiti*Refers a dense dust arising from a
    large crowd of people walking,
    running or dancing
    Chigololo*Sexual immorality.
    Chigwada*Relish made from cassava leaves.
    This is a crushed cassava leaves
    cooked together with groundnuts
    flour and bio carbonate and
    tomatoes
    Chilungamo*Justice
    Chimasomaso*Promiscuity
    Chimunthu*A giant person. This refers to a
    person who does extraordinary
    things
    Chimvano*Union; Unity
    Chinambalala*Chaos. Complete disorder or
    confusion.
    Chinamwali*Initiation rite.
    Chindapusa*Fine. This is what is paid to a court
    for negligence or failure to honour
    something
    Chinyezi*Moisture. This refers to wetness of
    the soil or any surface
    Chiopsezo*Danger; Risk
    Chipalamba*Desert
    Chipata*The fence or crossing that separates
    two territories or countries
    Chipwirikiti* Violence. 2. Refers to unruly
    behaviour by many people. An
    unorderly situation.
    Chisamaliro*Care
    Chisankho*1. Decision; Choice. 2. Election.
    Refers to selecting a representative,
    be it political or any other elected
    position
    Chisodzera*Adolescent; Adolescence.
    Chisonyezo*1. Signpost. 2. Indicator
    Chitetezo*Security
    Chitaka*Steal magically. This refers to
    stealing/losing money mysteriously
    Chithandizo*Help; Support; Assistance.
    Chitomero*Agreement to marriage before
    coming of age.
    Chitonzo*Ridicule. Refers to harsh,
    demeaning, and disgracing words
    Chitsekapakamwa*Bribe. Something that is paid to
    someone aiming at not revealing
    something
    Chitsogozo*Lead. This refers to something that
    puts one in an advantage.
    Chitukuko*Development
    Chiwerewere*Sexual immorality
    Chiweruzo*Judgement.
    Chiwongoladzanja*Interest. This refers to amount of
    money that is paid on top of what
    was borrowed or saved.
    Chizimalupsa*Early rainfall. First rain that falls
    during the rainy season
    Chizindikiro*1. Sign. 2. Symptom
    Chizunguzungu*Westernish behaviour. Refers to a
    kind of behaviour that aims at
    portraying oneself as a westerner.
    Cholinga*Purpose
    Chuma*Wealth.
    Chamuna*. Hard work
    Chibadwidwe*This could refer to a right by birth
    Chibambala*Splenomegaly
    Chidziwitso*Notification.
    Chifundo*Mercy; Compassion
    Chikhalidwe*Culture.
    Chikho*Trophy; Cup
    Chikhulupiliro*Faith.
    Chikole*Collateral. 2. Marriage; Betrothal
    Chikuta*This is a period when a newly born
    baby is kept indoors
    Chilala*Drought.
    Chilengedwe*Environment
    Chiletso*Injunction
    Chifwilimbwiti*Refers a dense dust arising from a
    large crowd of people walking,
    running or dancing
    Chigololo*Sexual immorality.
    Chigwada*Relish made from cassava leaves.
    This is a crushed cassava leaves
    cooked together with groundnuts
    flour and bio carbonate and
    tomatoes
    Chilungamo*Justice
    Chimasomaso*Promiscuity
    Chimunthu*A giant person. This refers to a
    person who does extraordinary
    things
    Chimvano*Union; Unity
    Chinambalala*Chaos. Complete disorder or
    confusion.
    Chinamwali*Initiation rite.
    Chindapusa*Fine. This is what is paid to a court
    for negligence or failure to honour
    something
    Chinyezi*Moisture. This refers to wetness of
    the soil or any surface
    Chiopsezo*Danger; Risk
    Chipalamba*Desert
    Chipata*The fence or crossing that separates
    two territories or countries
    Chipwirikiti* Violence. 2. Refers to unruly
    behaviour by many people. An
    unorderly situation.
    Chisamaliro*Care
    Chisankho*1. Decision; Choice. 2. Election.
    Refers to selecting a representative,
    be it political or any other elected
    position
    Chisodzera*Adolescent; Adolescence.
    Chisonyezo*1. Signpost. 2. Indicator
    Chitetezo*Security
    Chitaka*Steal magically. This refers to
    stealing/losing money mysteriously
    Chithandizo*Help; Support; Assistance.
    Chitomero*Agreement to marriage before
    coming of age.
    Chitonzo*Ridicule. Refers to harsh,
    demeaning, and disgracing words
    Chitsekapakamwa*Bribe. Something that is paid to
    someone aiming at not revealing
    something
    Chitsogozo*Lead. This refers to something that
    puts one in an advantage.
    Chitukuko*Development
    Chiwerewere*Sexual immorality
    Chiweruzo*Judgement.
    Chiwongoladzanja*Interest. This refers to amount of
    money that is paid on top of what
    was borrowed or saved.
    Chizimalupsa*Early rainfall. First rain that falls
    during the rainy season
    Chizindikiro*1. Sign. 2. Symptom
    Chizunguzungu*Westernish behaviour. Refers to a
    kind of behaviour that aims at
    portraying oneself as a westerner.
    Cholinga*Purpose
    Chuma*Wealth.
    Chamuna*. Hard work
    Chibadwidwe*This could refer to a right by birth
    Chibambala*Splenomegaly
    Chidziwitso*Notification.
    Chifundo*Mercy; Compassion
    Chikhalidwe*Culture.
    Chikho*Trophy; Cup
    Chikhulupiliro*Faith.
    Chikole*Collateral. 2. Marriage; Betrothal
    Chikuta*This is a period when a newly born
    baby is kept indoors
    Chilala*Drought.
    Chilengedwe*Environment
    Chiletso*Injunction
    Chifwilimbwiti*Refers a dense dust arising from a
    large crowd of people walking,
    running or dancing
    Chigololo*Sexual immorality.
    Chigwada*Relish made from cassava leaves.
    This is a crushed cassava leaves
    cooked together with groundnuts
    flour and bio carbonate and
    tomatoes
    Chilungamo*Justice
    Chimasomaso*Promiscuity
    Chimunthu*A giant person. This refers to a
    person who does extraordinary
    things
    Chimvano*Union; Unity
    Chinambalala*Chaos. Complete disorder or
    confusion.
    Chinamwali*Initiation rite.
    Chindapusa*Fine. This is what is paid to a court
    for negligence or failure to honour
    something
    Chinyezi*Moisture. This refers to wetness of
    the soil or any surface
    Chiopsezo*Danger; Risk
    Chipalamba*Desert
    Chipata*The fence or crossing that separates
    two territories or countries
    Chipwirikiti* Violence. 2. Refers to unruly
    behaviour by many people. An
    unorderly situation.
    Chisamaliro*Care
    Chisankho*1. Decision; Choice. 2. Election.
    Refers to selecting a representative,
    be it political or any other elected
    position
    Chisodzera*Adolescent; Adolescence.
    Chisonyezo*1. Signpost. 2. Indicator
    Chitetezo*Security
    Chitaka*Steal magically. This refers to
    stealing/losing money mysteriously
    Chithandizo*Help; Support; Assistance.
    Chitomero*Agreement to marriage before
    coming of age.
    Chitonzo*Ridicule. Refers to harsh,
    demeaning, and disgracing words
    Chitsekapakamwa*Bribe. Something that is paid to
    someone aiming at not revealing
    something
    Chitsogozo*Lead. This refers to something that
    puts one in an advantage.
    Chitukuko*Development
    Chiwerewere*Sexual immorality
    Chiweruzo*Judgement.
    Chiwongoladzanja*Interest. This refers to amount of
    money that is paid on top of what
    was borrowed or saved.
    Chizimalupsa*Early rainfall. First rain that falls
    during the rainy season
    Chizindikiro*1. Sign. 2. Symptom
    Chizunguzungu*Westernish behaviour. Refers to a
    kind of behaviour that aims at
    portraying oneself as a westerner.
    Cholinga*Purpose
    Chuma*Wealth.
    Chamuna*. Hard work
    Chibadwidwe*This could refer to a right by birth
    Chibambala*Splenomegaly
    Chidziwitso*Notification.
    Chifundo*Mercy; Compassion
    Chikhalidwe*Culture.
    Chikho*Trophy; Cup
    Chikhulupiliro*Faith.
    Chikole*Collateral. 2. Marriage; Betrothal
    Chikuta*This is a period when a newly born
    baby is kept indoors
    Chilala*Drought.
    Chilengedwe*Environment
    Chiletso*Injunction
    Chifwilimbwiti*Refers a dense dust arising from a
    large crowd of people walking,
    running or dancing
    Chigololo*Sexual immorality.
    Chigwada*Relish made from cassava leaves.
    This is a crushed cassava leaves
    cooked together with groundnuts
    flour and bio carbonate and
    tomatoes
    Chilungamo*Justice
    Chimasomaso*Promiscuity
    Chimunthu*A giant person. This refers to a
    person who does extraordinary
    things
    Chimvano*Union; Unity
    Chinambalala*Chaos. Complete disorder or
    confusion.
    Chinamwali*Initiation rite.
    Chindapusa*Fine. This is what is paid to a court
    for negligence or failure to honour
    something
    Chinyezi*Moisture. This refers to wetness of
    the soil or any surface
    Chiopsezo*Danger; Risk
    Chipalamba*Desert
    Chipata*The fence or crossing that separates
    two territories or countries
    Chipwirikiti* Violence. 2. Refers to unruly
    behaviour by many people. An
    unorderly situation.
    Chisamaliro*Care
    Chisankho*1. Decision; Choice. 2. Election.
    Refers to selecting a representative,
    be it political or any other elected
    position
    Chisodzera*Adolescent; Adolescence.
    Chisonyezo*1. Signpost. 2. Indicator
    Chitetezo*Security
    Chitaka*Steal magically. This refers to
    stealing/losing money mysteriously
    Chithandizo*Help; Support; Assistance.
    Chitomero*Agreement to marriage before
    coming of age.
    Chitonzo*Ridicule. Refers to harsh,
    demeaning, and disgracing words
    Chitsekapakamwa*Bribe. Something that is paid to
    someone aiming at not revealing
    something
    Chitsogozo*Lead. This refers to something that
    puts one in an advantage.
    Chitukuko*Development
    Chiwerewere*Sexual immorality
    Chiweruzo*Judgement.
    Chiwongoladzanja*Interest. This refers to amount of
    money that is paid on top of what
    was borrowed or saved.
    Chizimalupsa*Early rainfall. First rain that falls
    during the rainy season
    Chizindikiro*1. Sign. 2. Symptom
    Chizunguzungu*Westernish behaviour. Refers to a
    kind of behaviour that aims at
    portraying oneself as a westerner.
    Cholinga*Purpose
    Chuma*Wealth.
    Chamuna*. Hard work
    Chibadwidwe*This could refer to a right by birth
    Chibambala*Splenomegaly
    Chidziwitso*Notification.
    Chifundo*Mercy; Compassion
    Chikhalidwe*Culture.
    Chikho*Trophy; Cup
    Chikhulupiliro*Faith.
    Chikole*Collateral. 2. Marriage; Betrothal
    Chikuta*This is a period when a newly born
    baby is kept indoors
    Chilala*Drought.
    Chilengedwe*Environment
    Chiletso*Injunction
    Chifwilimbwiti*Refers a dense dust arising from a
    large crowd of people walking,
    running or dancing
    Chigololo*Sexual immorality.
    Chigwada*Relish made from cassava leaves.
    This is a crushed cassava leaves
    cooked together with groundnuts
    flour and bio carbonate and
    tomatoes
    Chilungamo*Justice
    Chimasomaso*Promiscuity
    Chimunthu*A giant person. This refers to a
    person who does extraordinary
    things
    Chimvano*Union; Unity
    Chinambalala*Chaos. Complete disorder or
    confusion.
    Chinamwali*Initiation rite.
    Chindapusa*Fine. This is what is paid to a court
    for negligence or failure to honour
    something
    Chinyezi*Moisture. This refers to wetness of
    the soil or any surface
    Chiopsezo*Danger; Risk
    Chipalamba*Desert
    Chipata*The fence or crossing that separates
    two territories or countries
    Chipwirikiti* Violence. 2. Refers to unruly
    behaviour by many people. An
    unorderly situation.
    Chisamaliro*Care
    Chisankho*1. Decision; Choice. 2. Election.
    Refers to selecting a representative,
    be it political or any other elected
    position
    Chisodzera*Adolescent; Adolescence.
    Chisonyezo*1. Signpost. 2. Indicator
    Chitetezo*Security
    Chitaka*Steal magically. This refers to
    stealing/losing money mysteriously
    Chithandizo*Help; Support; Assistance.
    Chitomero*Agreement to marriage before
    coming of age.
    Chitonzo*Ridicule. Refers to harsh,
    demeaning, and disgracing words
    Chitsekapakamwa*Bribe. Something that is paid to
    someone aiming at not revealing
    something
    Chitsogozo*Lead. This refers to something that
    puts one in an advantage.
    Chitukuko*Development
    Chiwerewere*Sexual immorality
    Chiweruzo*Judgement.
    Chiwongoladzanja*Interest. This refers to amount of
    money that is paid on top of what
    was borrowed or saved.
    Chizimalupsa*Early rainfall. First rain that falls
    during the rainy season
    Chizindikiro*1. Sign. 2. Symptom
    Chizunguzungu*Westernish behaviour. Refers to a
    kind of behaviour that aims at
    portraying oneself as a westerner.
    Cholinga*Purpose
    Chuma*Wealth.
    Chamuna*. Hard work
    Chibadwidwe*This could refer to a right by birth
    Chibambala*Splenomegaly
    Chidziwitso*Notification.
    Chifundo*Mercy; Compassion
    Chikhalidwe*Culture.
    Chikho*Trophy; Cup
    Chikhulupiliro*Faith.
    Chikole*Collateral. 2. Marriage; Betrothal
    Chikuta*This is a period when a newly born
    baby is kept indoors
    Chilala*Drought.
    Chilengedwe*Environment
    Chiletso*Injunction
    Chifwilimbwiti*Refers a dense dust arising from a
    large crowd of people walking,
    running or dancing
    Chigololo*Sexual immorality.
    Chigwada*Relish made from cassava leaves.
    This is a crushed cassava leaves
    cooked together with groundnuts
    flour and bio carbonate and
    tomatoes
    Chilungamo*Justice
    Chimasomaso*Promiscuity
    Chimunthu*A giant person. This refers to a
    person who does extraordinary
    things
    Chimvano*Union; Unity
    Chinambalala*Chaos. Complete disorder or
    confusion.
    Chinamwali*Initiation rite.
    Chindapusa*Fine. This is what is paid to a court
    for negligence or failure to honour
    something
    Chinyezi*Moisture. This refers to wetness of
    the soil or any surface
    Chiopsezo*Danger; Risk
    Chipalamba*Desert
    Chipata*The fence or crossing that separates
    two territories or countries
    Chipwirikiti* Violence. 2. Refers to unruly
    behaviour by many people. An
    unorderly situation.
    Chisamaliro*Care
    Chisankho*1. Decision; Choice. 2. Election.
    Refers to selecting a representative,
    be it political or any other elected
    position
    Chisodzera*Adolescent; Adolescence.
    Chisonyezo*1. Signpost. 2. Indicator
    Chitetezo*Security
    Chitaka*Steal magically. This refers to
    stealing/losing money mysteriously
    Chithandizo*Help; Support; Assistance.
    Chitomero*Agreement to marriage before
    coming of age.
    Chitonzo*Ridicule. Refers to harsh,
    demeaning, and disgracing words
    Chitsekapakamwa*Bribe. Something that is paid to
    someone aiming at not revealing
    something
    Chitsogozo*Lead. This refers to something that
    puts one in an advantage.
    Chitukuko*Development
    Chiwerewere*Sexual immorality
    Chiweruzo*Judgement.
    Chiwongoladzanja*Interest. This refers to amount of
    money that is paid on top of what
    was borrowed or saved.
    Chizimalupsa*Early rainfall. First rain that falls
    during the rainy season
    Chizindikiro*1. Sign. 2. Symptom
    Chizunguzungu*Westernish behaviour. Refers to a
    kind of behaviour that aims at
    portraying oneself as a westerner.
    Cholinga*Purpose
    Chuma*Wealth.
    Chamuna*. Hard work
    Chibadwidwe*This could refer to a right by birth
    Chibambala*Splenomegaly
    Chidziwitso*Notification.
    Chifundo*Mercy; Compassion
    Chikhalidwe*Culture.
    Chikho*Trophy; Cup
    Chikhulupiliro*Faith.
    Chikole*Collateral. 2. Marriage; Betrothal
    Chikuta*This is a period when a newly born
    baby is kept indoors
    Chilala*Drought.
    Chilengedwe*Environment
    Chiletso*Injunction
    Chifwilimbwiti*Refers a dense dust arising from a
    large crowd of people walking,
    running or dancing
    Chigololo*Sexual immorality.
    Chigwada*Relish made from cassava leaves.
    This is a crushed cassava leaves
    cooked together with groundnuts
    flour and bio carbonate and
    tomatoes
    Chilungamo*Justice
    Chimasomaso*Promiscuity
    Chimunthu*A giant person. This refers to a
    person who does extraordinary
    things
    Chimvano*Union; Unity
    Chinambalala*Chaos. Complete disorder or
    confusion.
    Chinamwali*Initiation rite.
    Chindapusa*Fine. This is what is paid to a court
    for negligence or failure to honour
    something
    Chinyezi*Moisture. This refers to wetness of
    the soil or any surface
    Chiopsezo*Danger; Risk
    Chipalamba*Desert
    Chipata*The fence or crossing that separates
    two territories or countries
    Chipwirikiti* Violence. 2. Refers to unruly
    behaviour by many people. An
    unorderly situation.
    Chisamaliro*Care
    Chisankho*1. Decision; Choice. 2. Election.
    Refers to selecting a representative,
    be it political or any other elected
    position
    Chisodzera*Adolescent; Adolescence.
    Chisonyezo*1. Signpost. 2. Indicator
    Chitetezo*Security
    Chitaka*Steal magically. This refers to
    stealing/losing money mysteriously
    Chithandizo*Help; Support; Assistance.
    Chitomero*Agreement to marriage before
    coming of age.
    Chitonzo*Ridicule. Refers to harsh,
    demeaning, and disgracing words
    Chitsekapakamwa*Bribe. Something that is paid to
    someone aiming at not revealing
    something
    Chitsogozo*Lead. This refers to something that
    puts one in an advantage.
    Chitukuko*Development
    Chiwerewere*Sexual immorality
    Chiweruzo*Judgement.
    Chiwongoladzanja*Interest. This refers to amount of
    money that is paid on top of what
    was borrowed or saved.
    Chizimalupsa*Early rainfall. First rain that falls
    during the rainy season
    Chizindikiro*1. Sign. 2. Symptom
    Chizunguzungu*Westernish behaviour. Refers to a
    kind of behaviour that aims at
    portraying oneself as a westerner.
    Cholinga*Purpose
    Chuma*Wealth.
    Chamuna*. Hard work
    Chibadwidwe*This could refer to a right by birth
    Chibambala*Splenomegaly
    Chidziwitso*Notification.
    Chifundo*Mercy; Compassion
    Chikhalidwe*Culture.
    Chikho*Trophy; Cup
    Chikhulupiliro*Faith.
    Chikole*Collateral. 2. Marriage; Betrothal
    Chikuta*This is a period when a newly born
    baby is kept indoors
    Chilala*Drought.
    Chilengedwe*Environment
    Chiletso*Injunction
    Chifwilimbwiti*Refers a dense dust arising from a
    large crowd of people walking,
    running or dancing
    Chigololo*Sexual immorality.
    Chigwada*Relish made from cassava leaves.
    This is a crushed cassava leaves
    cooked together with groundnuts
    flour and bio carbonate and
    tomatoes
    Chilungamo*Justice
    Chimasomaso*Promiscuity
    Chimunthu*A giant person. This refers to a
    person who does extraordinary
    things
    Chimvano*Union; Unity
    Chinambalala*Chaos. Complete disorder or
    confusion.
    Chinamwali*Initiation rite.
    Chindapusa*Fine. This is what is paid to a court
    for negligence or failure to honour
    something
    Chinyezi*Moisture. This refers to wetness of
    the soil or any surface
    Chiopsezo*Danger; Risk
    Chipalamba*Desert
    Chipata*The fence or crossing that separates
    two territories or countries
    Chipwirikiti* Violence. 2. Refers to unruly
    behaviour by many people. An
    unorderly situation.
    Chisamaliro*Care
    Chisankho*1. Decision; Choice. 2. Election.
    Refers to selecting a representative,
    be it political or any other elected
    position
    Chisodzera*Adolescent; Adolescence.
    Chisonyezo*1. Signpost. 2. Indicator
    Chitetezo*Security
    Chitaka*Steal magically. This refers to
    stealing/losing money mysteriously
    Chithandizo*Help; Support; Assistance.
    Chitomero*Agreement to marriage before
    coming of age.
    Chitonzo*Ridicule. Refers to harsh,
    demeaning, and disgracing words
    Chitsekapakamwa*Bribe. Something that is paid to
    someone aiming at not revealing
    something
    Chitsogozo*Lead. This refers to something that
    puts one in an advantage.
    Chitukuko*Development
    Chiwerewere*Sexual immorality
    Chiweruzo*Judgement.
    Chiwongoladzanja*Interest. This refers to amount of
    money that is paid on top of what
    was borrowed or saved.
    Chizimalupsa*Early rainfall. First rain that falls
    during the rainy season
    Chizindikiro*1. Sign. 2. Symptom
    Chizunguzungu*Westernish behaviour. Refers to a
    kind of behaviour that aims at
    portraying oneself as a westerner.
    Cholinga*Purpose
    Chuma*Wealth.
    Chamuna*. Hard work
    Chibadwidwe*This could refer to a right by birth
    Chibambala*Splenomegaly
    Chidziwitso*Notification.
    Chifundo*Mercy; Compassion
    Chikhalidwe*Culture.
    Chikho*Trophy; Cup
    Chikhulupiliro*Faith.
    Chikole*Collateral. 2. Marriage; Betrothal
    Chikuta*This is a period when a newly born
    baby is kept indoors
    Chilala*Drought.
    Chilengedwe*Environment
    Chiletso*Injunction
    Chifwilimbwiti*Refers a dense dust arising from a
    large crowd of people walking,
    running or dancing
    Chigololo*Sexual immorality.
    Chigwada*Relish made from cassava leaves.
    This is a crushed cassava leaves
    cooked together with groundnuts
    flour and bio carbonate and
    tomatoes
    Chilungamo*Justice
    Chimasomaso*Promiscuity
    Chimunthu*A giant person. This refers to a
    person who does extraordinary
    things
    Chimvano*Union; Unity
    Chinambalala*Chaos. Complete disorder or
    confusion.
    Chinamwali*Initiation rite.
    Chindapusa*Fine. This is what is paid to a court
    for negligence or failure to honour
    something
    Chinyezi*Moisture. This refers to wetness of
    the soil or any surface
    Chiopsezo*Danger; Risk
    Chipalamba*Desert
    Chipata*The fence or crossing that separates
    two territories or countries
    Chipwirikiti* Violence. 2. Refers to unruly
    behaviour by many people. An
    unorderly situation.
    Chisamaliro*Care
    Chisankho*1. Decision; Choice. 2. Election.
    Refers to selecting a representative,
    be it political or any other elected
    position
    Chisodzera*Adolescent; Adolescence.
    Chisonyezo*1. Signpost. 2. Indicator
    Chitetezo*Security
    Chitaka*Steal magically. This refers to
    stealing/losing money mysteriously
    Chithandizo*Help; Support; Assistance.
    Chitomero*Agreement to marriage before
    coming of age.
    Chitonzo*Ridicule. Refers to harsh,
    demeaning, and disgracing words
    Chitsekapakamwa*Bribe. Something that is paid to
    someone aiming at not revealing
    something
    Chitsogozo*Lead. This refers to something that
    puts one in an advantage.
    Chitukuko*Development
    Chiwerewere*Sexual immorality
    Chiweruzo*Judgement.
    Chiwongoladzanja*Interest. This refers to amount of
    money that is paid on top of what
    was borrowed or saved.
    Chizimalupsa*Early rainfall. First rain that falls
    during the rainy season
    Chizindikiro*1. Sign. 2. Symptom
    Chizunguzungu*Westernish behaviour. Refers to a
    kind of behaviour that aims at
    portraying oneself as a westerner.
    Cholinga*Purpose
    Chuma*Wealth.

  • Chichewa To English Dictionary – B

    Chichewa To English Dictionary – B

     

    Banki m’khonde*Village bank
    Boma*Government.
    Bungwe*Organisation
    Buthu*A young virgin girl.
    Bwalo*Ground/arena
    Bwalo la ana*Children’s corner
    Bwalo loyendayenda lozenga
    milandu kumudzi*Mobile courts.
    Bwanamkubwa*District Commissioner

  • Chichewa To English Dictionary – A

    Chichewa To English Dictionary – A

     

    Achinyamata*Young adults.
    Adindo*Duty bearers
    Akhansala*Councillor
    Akuboma*Officers from Central government or
    District Government Officers
    Amayi oyendayenda*Sex workers.
    Amkhalapakati*Mediators
    Azamba*Traditional Birth Attendants
    Azimayi/Amayi*Older women