What does Yayi chomene (No very much) - Tumbuka mean?

Ayi kwambiri / Kukana (No very / refuse) For example: "Yayi chomene, sindifuna. (No way, I don't want.)"

Where does the slang word Yayi chomene (No very much) - Tumbuka come from?

Yayi chomene (No very much) - Tumbuka is a slang term from Malawi. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Malawi and across Africa.

Yayi chomene (No very much) - Tumbuka

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Yayi chomene (No very much) - Tumbuka definition 1

Ayi kwambiri / Kukana (No very / refuse)

"Yayi chomene, sindifuna. (No way, I don't want.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

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

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