What does Kukhala artisan (To be artisan) mean?

Kugwira ntchito / Yamanja (To do work / hands) For example: "Ali artisan wa carpentry. (He's a carpentry artisan.)"

Where does the slang word Kukhala artisan (To be artisan) come from?

Kukhala artisan (To be artisan) is a slang term from Malawi. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Malawi and across Africa.

Kukhala artisan (To be artisan)

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kukhala artisan (To be artisan) definition 1

Kugwira ntchito / Yamanja (To do work / hands)

"Ali artisan wa carpentry. (He's a carpentry artisan.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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