What does Kukhala wake (To be wake) mean?

Kudzuka / Kusagona (To wake up / not sleep) For example: "Ndili wake kuyambira 4am. (I've been awake since 4am.)"

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

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

Kukhala wake (To be wake)

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kukhala wake (To be wake) definition 1

Kudzuka / Kusagona (To wake up / not sleep)

"Ndili wake kuyambira 4am. (I've been awake since 4am.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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