Category: Chichewa To English

Chichewa To English Dictionary – S

Sendawana*Magic spell for getting rich. Refers to
an animal (pongoline) that is used to
steal other people’s money.
Sing’anga*Herbalist; Witch doctor.
Sukulu ya mkombaphala*Nursery school

Chichewa To English Dictionary – T

Thandizo*Donation.
Thangata*Exploitation. The system of wage
labour in which workers are paid
below the survival threshold.
Thanzi*Good health.
Tsankho*1. Discrimination. 2. Favouritism. 3.
Nepotism.
Tsogolo*Future

Chichewa To English Dictionary – U

Uchembere*Motherhood.
Udindo*1. Role. 2. Position
Ufiti*1. Witchcraft. 2. Magic. 3.
Paranormal. *Ufulu
Freedom.*Ukadaulo
Expertise.*Ulamuliro
1. Leadership. 2. Governance.Ya fanta*Literally “for a bottle of Fanta”. Used
to refer to a bribe where service
providers ask for a tip/token for
their service. Sometimes it is used
to refer to begging for a favour
(money), as with Traffic Police
Officers.ife. 3. Livelihood.
Umunthu*Humanity. The spirit of feeling
empathy towards human being or
living things.
Umwini*Ownership.
Unyinji*Multitude.
Upo*Evil plot.
Uve*Unhygienic; Insanitary; Filthy.

Chichewa To English Dictionary – V

Ya fanta*Literally “for a bottle of Fanta”. Used
to refer to a bribe where service
providers ask for a tip/token for
their service. Sometimes it is used
to refer to begging for a favour
(money), as with Traffic Police
Officers.

Chichewa To English Dictionary – Z

Zakudya zamagulu*Balanced diet.
Zamakono*Technology.
Zamalimidwe*Agriculture.
Zembetsa*Stealing.
Zifuyo*Livestock.
Ziphuphu*1. Corruption. 2. Bribes.
Zipsinjo*Challenges.
Zisankho*1. Voting. 2. Elections.
Zokopera anthu*1. Crowd puller. 2. Entertainment. 3.
Mobilising people. 4. To attract
people to attend function or
ceremony
Zolembera*1. Reports. 2. Ballpens.
Zotsamwitsa*Challenges.
Zotsatira*Results.

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

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 – 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 – 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 – 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