The national language of Malawi
Chichewa is the national language of Malawi. It is spoken by 57% of the population. The word “Chichewa” means “language Chewa”. It is also known as Nyanja and belongs to the Bantu family.
| Kudimba: our garden Kunyumba: our home, where we come from Muli bwanji?: how are you? Ndili bwino. Kaya inu?: I am well. And you? Zikomo: thank you Kwambiri: very much Dzina lanu ndani?: What is your name? Dzina langa ndi: My name is Chonde: Please Madzi: Water Mowa: Beer Munthu: Person Nyumba: House |
Mtengo: Tree Inde: Yes Iyayi: No Bambo: father, sir, Mr Ndili: I am Muli: You are Ali: He / She is Ndikufuna: I want / look for Bwino: Well, all-right Bwanji?: How? Chiyani?: What? Mwana: Child (singular) Ana: Child (plural) |
Ntchito: work, job Pepani!: Sorry! Chabwino!: Allright! Ok. Sindili bwino: I am not well Ichi ndi chiyani?: What is this? Moyo: Life Nyanja: Lake Njinga: Bicycle Galimoto: Car Kutentha: Hot Sali bwino: He is not well |