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

Kukhala mbatata / Zokoma (To have potatoes / sweet) For example: "Ali ndi mbatata zatsopano. (He has fresh sweet potatoes.)"

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

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

Kukhala ndi mbatata (To have mbatata)

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kukhala mbatata / Zokoma (To have potatoes / sweet)

"Ali ndi mbatata zatsopano. (He has fresh sweet potatoes.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

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

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