What is the Chichewa word for firewood?
Nkhuni
Nkhuni refers to wood used for burning.
Translate darkness into Chichewa.
Mdima
Mdima signifies the absence of light.
What does utsi mean in Chichewa?
Smoke
Utsi is the visible vapor or gas produced by burning.
What is the Chichewa term for clothes or garment?
Chovala
Chovala refers to items worn on the body.
What is the meaning of mpando in Chichewa?
Chair
Mpando is a piece of furniture for sitting.
Translate man or husband into Chichewa.
Mamuna
Mamuna refers to an adult male.
What does chakudya mean in Chichewa?
Food
Chakudya refers to any substance consumed for nourishment.
What is the Chichewa word for student?
Wophunzira
Wophunzira refers to someone who is learning.
Translate sick person into Chichewa.
Wodwala
Wodwala refers to someone who is ill.
What does the verb yaka mean?
be lit, burn
Yaka is used to describe something that is on fire.
What is the meaning of the verb yatsa?
light
Yatsa refers to the act of igniting something.
What does zimitsa mean in Chichewa?
Extinguish/Quench
Zimitsa is used to describe putting out a fire.
What does the verb leka mean?
Stop, Desist
Leka is used to instruct someone to cease an action.
Translate konza into English.
repair, prepare
Konza refers to fixing or getting something ready.
What does masuba mean?
Unite
Masuba refers to bringing things or people together.
What is the meaning of the verb manga?
tie, build
Manga can refer to constructing or fastening something.
What does the verb cheka mean?
Cut, saw
Cheka refers to the act of dividing or slicing.
What does wawa mean in Chichewa?
be bitter, ache
Wawa describes a feeling of pain or discomfort.
Fill in the blank: The first meaning of NSE is ‘_______’.
all, the whole
NSE indicates a totality or completeness.
Translate the phrase: Aliyense ali okondwa.
Everybody is happy
This phrase illustrates the use of NSE in context.
What does tonse tipita ku ntchito mean?
We all go to work
This phrase demonstrates the collective use of ‘we’ in Chichewa.
