Chizungu

Chichewa

Etymology

From Chi- (“Prefix denoting languages”) +‎ mzungu. Cognate with Yao Cisungu (“English”) and Digo Chizungu (“English”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /t͡ʃiˈzu.ᵑɡu/

Noun

Chizungu class 7

  1. any European language (usually in reference to English)

Digo

Etymology

From Chi- (“Prefix denoting languages”) +‎ zungu (“European”). Cognate with Chichewa Chizungu (“English”) and Yao Cisungu (“English”).

Proper noun

Chizungu class 7

  1. English (language)

References

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