Chichewa Dictionary — MW

Class 2 noun prefix

Grandparent

Mother

Onion

Father

Sir

Family

Book

Trousers

boat

year

Food

right (direction)

left (direction)

Drink

Finger

Interest

Compassion

Flood

love

Celebration

Anniversary

Bag

Language

dry season

Maize

Joy

Cassava

Covenant

Hospital

Fruit

comb

Hat

Room

Desert

Nest

Protection

example

Well

Development

Hope

Frog

Port / Harbour / Dock

rainy season

Egg

yesterday

Sun

to die

Fork

Dust

Car

Dog

Table

Traditional dance

jacket

Shorts

Owl

Mirror

Rabbit

Leopard

Luggage

Hoe

Door

Neck

Ear

Humility

to inform

to discuss

To forgive

Kindness

To fix / To repair / To prepare

To remember

To write

to respect

To finish

left (direction)

To hear / To feel

Pride

To give

Caring

To choose

To laugh

To play

To gather

To open

To wash

To dance

To read

To start / To begin

To look at

To walk

Tuesday

Belt

Sunday

Water

keys

Oil

glasses

Shirt

Funeral

Flowers

Teeth

Fear

Vegetables

Eyes

socks

Groundnuts

Bird

Plate

Potato

Unmarried person

Goat

Sister

Sand

Salt

Entertainment

Grandchild

Chief

Milk

Son-in-law

Lion

Woman

Elder sibling

Anger

In-law

Guest

Lip

Neighbor

Younger sibling

Boy

Fire

Chair

Knife

Cat

Mat

Gift

Cockroach

Ring

Pot

Nose

Teacher

Nephew or Niece

Ball

Parent-in-law

Rice

Air

Road

Meeting or Gathering

Cousin

Cloud

Peace

Tree

Heart

Pillow

Girl

River

Garden

Head

Rain

Hippopotamus

Stone

Custom or Tradition

Man

Child

Moon

City

airplane

Drum

Bicycle

Path

Snake

Elephant

Cucumber

Worry

Chicken

Firewood

Axe

Cloth

Jealousy

Shoes

Fish

Soil

Time

Banana

Lamp

Meat

Lake

House

Intelligence

Mountain

Feast

week

Soap

Sugar

train

School

Spoon

Sky

Sweet cereal drink

Chili

Hair

kinship

Friendship

Mosquito

Flour

Freedom

Fierceness

Wedding

Honor

Respect

Journey

Laziness

Unity

Leadership

blue

Yellow

Old

Black

Short

Tall

Cheerful

New

Green

Clever

Gentle

Red

Important

Delicious

Beloved

Rich

Wet

Student

Patient

Poor

watch

helper

Sharp

Dry

Dangerous

White

Window

Livestock

My grandparents live in the village.

My mother is well.

His trousers are black.

Come here.

Come and eat.

Alright.

This food has too much salt.

This food is very hot.

This drink is cold.

This celebration has been very successful

Everything is in its place

Where is the toilet?

This thing is weak.

This thing is heavy.

This fruit is bitter.

Please.

Wait a little bit.

Wait outside.

What is his or her name?

My name is...

What is your name?

When will the rainy season start?

Wake up, it is time.

The sun is very hot.

This car is fast.

Our group is meeting at the square.

Eat nutritious food.

He/She is smiling a lot.

He is an honest person.

He/She is very clever.

He/She is hard-working.

This jacket is small.

Sit down and rest a little.

How is your father?

What are these?

Is today a holiday?

Are these vegetables fresh?

What are you doing?

Are you hungry?

Where do you come from?

Can you help me choose?

Where is the train station?

Enjoy your big day.

It is calm today.

There is mist in the morning.

There is thunder today.

There is a storm today.

The weather is clear today.

Your belt is red.

Welcome your guests well.

Accept this gift.

Write your phone number.

Today there is a big traditional dance.

It is hot today.

Today is Wednesday.

Come into the house.

Come in, you are welcome.

In the dry season it is usually very hot.

Where are my keys?

What is your opinion?

Where is my shirt?

This place is dangerous at night.

Tomorrow is Saturday.

The seeds have started to sprout.

My grandchild is at school.

My neighbor is good.

Hello.

The wind is blowing.

The wind is cold.

This road is narrow.

This tree has thorns.

What is the price?

That girl is dedicated.

Did you call me?

When will you come?

Be humble before others.

Sleep well / Goodnight.

May you stay in love always.

May you live a peaceful life

You are late.

What do you want?

Where are you feeling pain?

You look beautiful today.

Where are you going?

How are you?

Where are you?

How many children do you have?

Do you have a family?

Do you have a pen?

Do you have a phone?

You have good ideas.

Do you have malaria (or fever)?

You are lucky to have such a family.

How old are you?

No problem.

God bless you.

May God give us long life

Let me know when you arrive home.

Forgive me.

Remind me tomorrow.

Give me my glasses.

Give me a chance.

Give me a clean spoon.

Help me carry this.

This person is gentle.

Do not forget to close the windows.

Do not be worried.

Don't speak loudly.

Do not cry.

Do not lose heart.

Rain is coming.

Have you eaten well?

Wholeheartedly, we congratulate you

The child is playing with friends.

This child resembles his father.

This child is disobedient.

You have succeeded!

How has your day been?

Good morning / How did you wake up?

How many days does this month have?

Next month we will start the project.

I have gotten off at the station.

I have arrived late.

I woke up well.

I have woken up with a cold.

I have been wanting to meet you.

I am very disappointed.

I have met my friends.

This money is too little.

I am disgusted by his behavior.

I have found a new job.

I have cooked chicken meat.

I am confused.

I have finished work.

I am wearing a blue dress.

How much money?

I will come tomorrow.

I will get off at the next market.

I am feeling shy.

I am sick.

I am eating nsima.

I feel weak.

I know.

I want to borrow a book.

I want to eat.

I want to know your family.

I want to ask one question.

I want to sleep.

I want to buy bread.

I want to buy...

I want to work.

I want to go see my mother.

I want to sit near the window.

I want to sit down.

I want to take medicine.

I want to comb my hair.

I want to cook rice today.

I want to go to the village.

I want to rest.

I want to take a bath.

I want to read a new book.

I want to try again.

I want drinking water.

I want fuel for the car.

I want a yellow shirt.

I want a sharp knife.

I need help.

I am pleased to meet you.

I wish you a good day.

I respect your decision.

I am leaving now.

I am learning Chichewa.

I am going to the market.

I am washing my face.

I am washing my clothes.

I am looking at pictures in this house.

I have one cousin.

I come from Lilongwe.

I feel well.

I believe that.

I like to cook.

I love you.

I am very proud of you.

I am happy.

You are very reliable.

Her earrings are white.

Elephants are eating grass.

Bees are making honey.

This matter is very important.

Mist has covered the mountains.

This cloth is soft.

What time is it?

The lake is deep.

The floor is wet.

I am sorry.

Go well.

Mix everything together.

This skirt is green.

I don't know.

I do not understand.

We are happy to welcome you to our family.

Welcome to our ceremony.

Welcome.

Turn to the right.

Turn to the left.

My pocket has money.

We will meet tomorrow.

We will see each other.

We will mourn with them at the funeral.

We want to celebrate with you.

We wish you your heart's desires

We are encouraging one another.

We are going to the feast.

We have a big family.

Can we meet another time?

See you again soon.

Let us thank all who have come

We must respect the elders.

Let's discuss this matter.

Let's make an agreement.

Let's go.

Let's help each other.

Let's start now.

Let's walk along the side of the road.

Let's sing one song

We are all relatives.

Open the window so air can enter.

Close the door.

This is the village's contribution.

The wedding was very good.

Unity is strength.

Do not be jealous.

This is my sister.

This is my close friend.

This is my child.

Put on your shorts.

Take off your shoes.

Your watch is beautiful.

Thank you very much.

Thank you, I am full.

Things have changed.

Livestock are at the field.

The livestock are in the pen.

Everything is fine.