chingwa

Chichewa

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈt͡ʃi.ᵑɡʷá/

Noun

chingwá class 7 (plural zingwá class 8)

1. bread

   Synonym: (more common) buledi

Shona

Etymology

From a Nguni language; compare Zulu isinkwa.

Noun

chingwa class 7 (plural zvingwa class 8)

1. bread