Category: Chichewa To English

  • Chichewa To English Dictionary – P

    Chichewa To English Dictionary – P

     

    Pa bwalo*1. Court; Chief’s court. 2. Arena.
    Open space where sporting
    activities are done, where people
    gather.
    Pakhomo pamwana alirenji*Self-sufficient in food; Rich enough
    to buy whatever food you need.
    Pambalambanda*Transparency; not being done in
    secrecy.
    Polisi*Police.
    Poto*Cooking pot

  • Chichewa To English Dictionary – S

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.