What does Kukhala pa chigayo (To be at mill) mean?

Kupera ufa / Chimanga (To grind flour / maize) For example: "Ndili pa chigayo kupera. (I'm at the mill grinding.)"

Where does the slang word Kukhala pa chigayo (To be at mill) come from?

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

Kukhala pa chigayo (To be at mill)

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kukhala pa chigayo (To be at mill) definition 1

Kupera ufa / Chimanga (To grind flour / maize)

"Ndili pa chigayo kupera. (I'm at the mill grinding.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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