What does Kudya nthobvu (To eat nthobvu) mean?

Kudya chakudya / Chowira (To eat food / sour) For example: "Tikudya nthobvu ya baobab. (We're eating baobab fruit.)"

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

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

Kudya nthobvu (To eat nthobvu)

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kudya nthobvu (To eat nthobvu) definition 1

Kudya chakudya / Chowira (To eat food / sour)

"Tikudya nthobvu ya baobab. (We're eating baobab fruit.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇼 Malawi
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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