What does Kukhala real (To be real) mean?

Kukhala weniweni / Woona (To be genuine / true) For example: "Khalani real ndi anzanu. (Be real with your friends.)"

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

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

Kukhala real (To be real)

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kukhala weniweni / Woona (To be genuine / true)

"Khalani real ndi anzanu. (Be real with your friends.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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