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)
- bread
- Synonym: buledi (more common)
Shona
Etymology
From a Nguni language; compare Zulu isinkwa.
Noun
chingwa class 7 (plural zvingwa class 8)
- bread