Difference between revisions of "chikala"

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===Alternative Form===
 
===Alternative Form===
 
===Etymology===
 
===Etymology===
From Zimbabwe: ''chikala'' (in Chewa, short form of Chikalambile n elderly person).
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From Zimbabwe: ''chikala'' (in Chewa, short form of Chikalambile an elderly person).
  
 
===Pronunciation===
 
===Pronunciation===

Revision as of 13:36, 3 March 2021

Naija

Alternative Form

Etymology

From Zimbabwe: chikala (in Chewa, short form of Chikalambile an elderly person).

Pronunciation

  • tʃìkálà


Noun

Name for woman or girl wey don fine, wey con mature join.

  • I see one chikala wey con greet your brah today.  — ( insert translation )
  • Wahala be like bicycle for man wey no get money to spend for im chikala o!  — ( insert translation )

Synonym

Antonym

Translation

English: lady, girl