What does Chibale mean?

Relative For example: "Ni chibale changa (He's my relative)"

Where does the slang word Chibale come from?

Chibale is a slang term from Zambia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Zambia and across Africa.

Chibale

🇿🇲 Zambia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Chibale definition 1

Relative

"Ni chibale changa (He's my relative)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇲 Zambia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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Achibale 🇿🇲 Zambia

Relatives

"Achibale onse (All relatives)"

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Chibage chakakangwa (Roasted maize)

"Ndotenga chibage (I'll buy roasted maize)"

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