Chichewa To English Dictionary – I
Ima*1. Come to a standstill. 2.
Pregnancy
Chichewa To English Dictionary – I
Ima*1. Come to a standstill. 2.
Pregnancy
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
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
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
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
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
BASIC NEEDS – Chichewa to English Phrasebook
tired.*Ndatopa
I am hungry.*Ndili ndi njala
I am full.*Ndakhuta
I am thirsty .*Ndili ndi ludzu
Where is the toilet?*Chimbudzi chili kuti?
I want to drink water*Ndikufuna kumwa madzi.
I want to sleep.*Ndikufuna kugona
I want to eat .*Ndikufuna kudya
Iam feeling hot*Ndikumva kutentha
I am feeling cold*Ndikumva kuzizira
Toilet*Chimbudzi
Shower room*Bafa
I want to bathe*Ndikufuna kusamba
I don’t like meat.*Sindimakonda nyama
How do you say ……..in Chichewa?*Mumati chiyani………mu Chichewa?
PARTS OF THE DAY – Chichewa to English Phrasebook
Morning*M`mawa
Noon*Masana
Evening*Usiku
QUESTIONING WORDS – Chichewa to English Phrasebook
Who?*Ndani?
Where?*Kuti?
What?*Chiyani?
How many?*Angati?
What time?*Nthawi yanji?
When?*Liti?
How much?*Ndalama zingati?
Why?*Chifukwa chiyani?
How?*Bwanji
Because*Chifukwa?
RELATIONS – Chichewa to English Phrasebook
Family*Banja
Father*Bambo
Mother*Mayi
Brother*Achimwene
Sister*Achemwali
Grand father*Agogo amuna
Grand mother*Agogo akazi
Children*Ana
To be married*Kukwatira/kukwatiwa
Single child*Mwana m`modzi
Twins*Mapasa
Boy/girlfriend*Chibwenzi
My friend*Mzanga