What does Kudya allowance (To eat allowance) mean?

Kulandira ndalama / Kupatsidwa (To receive money / be given) For example: "Ndikudya allowance ya ntchito. (I'm receiving work allowance.)"

Where does the slang word Kudya allowance (To eat allowance) come from?

Kudya allowance (To eat allowance) is a slang term from Malawi. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Malawi and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Kudya allowance (To eat allowance)?

Kudya allowance (To eat allowance) can also mean: Kulandira ndalama / Zowonjezera (To receive money / extra)

Kudya allowance (To eat allowance)

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Kudya allowance (To eat allowance) definition 1

Kulandira ndalama / Kupatsidwa (To receive money / be given)

"Ndikudya allowance ya ntchito. (I'm receiving work allowance.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Kudya allowance (To eat allowance) definition 2

Kulandira ndalama / Zowonjezera (To receive money / extra)

"Akudya allowance ya transport. (She gets transport allowance.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇼 Malawi
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Kudya ma allowance (To eat allowances) 🇲🇼 Malawi

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"Akudya ma allowance a workshop. (He gets workshop allowances.)"

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"Akudya hazard allowance ya COVID. (She gets COVID hazard allowance.)"

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