Zambia Slang Dictionary
Zambian slang draws on Nyanja, Bemba and English to shape the everyday talk of Lusaka, the Copperbelt and towns across the country. It lives in Zambian hip-hop and Zamrock, on college campuses, in markets and minibus ranks, and it keeps evolving with each new generation. Expressive and quick-witted, it captures the humour of daily Zambian life. Browse the growing, community-built dictionary of Zambian slang below - and add the words you know.
Look at that old phone. That's so kale bwangu!
The meeting has ended. Chapwa.
You won the lottery? Eksay, that's incredible!
The music festival last night was amazing. Zambia ku chalo!
Livingstone, Zambia is the gateway to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders.
Ndambolist (Noun): is a person who turns others into millionaires and changer of narratives.
Ndambolisation (Verb): the process of turning others into instant millionaires and giving massively.
Ndambology (Noun): the scientific study of Ndambo.
Ndambolize (Verb): the joy of being turned into an instant millionaire.
Ollus ndambolized his mother before marrying the woman of dreams