Dzina langa ndi Katie! (My name is Katie!)
Let’s learn some Chichewa this week! These are the words that I generally encounter on a weekly basis while walking to and from work and shopping in the city. Greetings: Mwadzuka bwanji? (Did you wake well?) Ndadzuka bwino kaya inu? (I woke well, how about you?) Ndadzuka bwinonso, zikomo! (I woke well, thank you!) Muli bwanji? (How are you?) Deli bwino kaya inu? (I am well, how about you?) Deli bwino, zikomo! (I am well, thank you!) Mwaswera bwanji? (How did you spend your day?) Ndaswera bwino kaya inu? (I spent my day well, how about you?) Ndaswera bwinonso, zikomo! (I spent the day well, thank you!) Food: Chakudya – food Nyama – meat Nkhuku - chicken Nsomba – fish Nsima – corn meal porridge Masamba – greens Nyemba – beans Zipatso – fruits Useful Words: Choka – get outta here (got taught this one by the kiddos in my yard… they don’t like it when I have to leave for work and don’t play with them!) Ndikufuna madzi – I want water Pepani – sorry Pang’ono – a little Tiwonana – see you later! Palibe vuto – no problem Inde (or ehh) – yes Ayi / iyayi – no Tiyeni – let’s go Bwanji – how Kuti – where Lero – today Mawa – tomorrow
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AuthorWelcome! My name is Katiana and I am a development professional pursuing my dream to live out Isaiah 1:17 to the best of my abilities. I am passionate about teaching and working with vulnerable families and children to improve their lives sustainably.
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