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chingwa

Chichewa

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Etymology

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From a Nguni language, likely via Shona chingwa with tonal change.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ʃi.ᵑɡʷá/

Noun

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chingwá class 7 (plural zingwá class 8)

  1. bread
    Synonym: (more common) buledi

Shona

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Etymology

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From a Nguni language; compare Zulu isinkwa.

Noun

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chingwa class 7 (plural zvingwa class 8)

  1. bread
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