What does Kukhala ndi chambo (To have chambo) mean?

Kukhala nsomba / Yabwino (To have fish / good) For example: "Ali ndi chambo watsopano. (He has fresh chambo.)"

Where does the slang word Kukhala ndi chambo (To have chambo) come from?

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

Kukhala ndi chambo (To have chambo)

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kukhala ndi chambo (To have chambo) definition 1

Kukhala nsomba / Yabwino (To have fish / good)

"Ali ndi chambo watsopano. (He has fresh chambo.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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