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Chichewa and English are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.
Chichewa belongs to the Niger-Congo family while English belongs to the Indo-European family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.
Both languages follow subject-verb-object (SVO) order, so clauses usually keep their shape during translation. Words tend to land in a similar position, which makes it easier to check a translation against the original even without fluency.
Chichewa: Approximately 12-15 million speakers, with about 9 million in Malawi as native speakers. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from Chichewa to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| Chichewa | English |
|---|---|
| Moni | Hello |
| Mmawa wabwino | Good morning |
| Masana abwino | Good afternoon |
| Madzulo abwino | Good evening |
| Usiku wabwino | Good night |
| Chabwino | Goodbye |
| Tiwonana nthawi ina | See you later |
| Tikuwonani mawa | See you tomorrow |
| Takulandirani | Welcome |
| Muli bwanji? | How are you? |
| Ndili bwino, zikomo | I am fine, thank you |
| Khalani ndi tsiku labwino | Have a good day |
| Chichewa | English |
|---|---|
| Chonde | Please |
| Zikomo | Thank you |
| Zikomo kwambiri | Thank you very much |
| Mwalandiridwa | You are welcome |
| Inde | Yes |
| Ayi | No |
| Pepani | Excuse me |
| Pepani | I am sorry |
| Palibe vuto | No problem |
| Inde | Of course |
| Zabwino zonse | Congratulations |
| Zabwino zonse | Good luck |
| Chichewa | English |
|---|---|
| Dzina lako ndani? | What is your name? |
| Ndasangalala kukudziwani | Nice to meet you |
| Kodi mukuchokera kuti? | Where are you from? |
| Muli ndi zaka zingati? | How old are you? |
| Ndine wophunzira | I am a student |
| Ndili pano patchuthi | I am here on holiday |
| Ndabwera kudzagwira ntchito | I am here for work |
| Uyu ndi mnzanga | This is my friend |
| Chichewa | English |
|---|---|
| Mmodzi | One |
| Awiri | Two |
| Atatu | Three |
| Zinayi | Four |
| Asanu | Five |
| Zisanu ndi chimodzi | Six |
| Zisanu ndi ziwiri | Seven |
| Eyiti | Eight |
| Zisanu ndi zinayi | Nine |
| Khumi | Ten |
| Zana limodzi | One hundred |
| Chikwi chimodzi | One thousand |
| Chichewa | English |
|---|---|
| Lero | Today |
| Mawa | Tomorrow |
| Dzulo | Yesterday |
| Tsopano | Now |
| Kenako | Later |
| Ndi nthawi yanji? | What time is it? |
| M'mawa | In the morning |
| Madzulo | In the evening |
| Lolemba | Monday |
| Lachisanu | Friday |
| Sabata yamawa | Next week |
| Ola limodzi | One hour |
| Chichewa | English |
|---|---|
| Bafa ili kuti? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Kodi kokwerera masitima apamtunda kuli kuti? | Where is the train station? |
| Bwalo la ndege lili kuti? | Where is the airport? |
| Ndikafika bwanji kumeneko? | How do I get there? |
| Tembenukira kumanzere | Turn left |
| Tembenukira kumanja | Turn right |
| Pitani molunjika patsogolo | Go straight ahead |
| Ili pafupi | It is near |
| Ndi patali | It is far |
| Ndatayika | I am lost |
| Ndikufuna taxi | I need a taxi |
| Kodi tikiti ndingagule kuti? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| Kodi tikiti ndi zingati? | How much is the ticket? |
| Kodi kuyenda kuli bwino? | Is it safe to walk? |
| Chichewa | English |
|---|---|
| Ndili ndi njala | I am hungry |
| Ndili ndi ludzu | I am thirsty |
| Madzi, chonde | Water, please |
| Tebulo la anthu awiri chonde | A table for two, please |
| Zosankha, chonde | The menu, please |
| Kodi mumapangira chiyani? | What do you recommend? |
| Ndikufuna izi | I would like this |
| Ndi zokoma | It is delicious |
| Bilu, chonde | The bill, please |
| Sindidya nyama | I do not eat meat |
| Ndimadana ndi chakudya | I have a food allergy |
| Khofi | Coffee |
| Tiyi | Tea |
| Mkate | Bread |
| Chichewa | English |
|---|---|
| Kodi izi zimawononga ndalama zingati? | How much does this cost? |
| Ndiokwera mtengo kwambiri | It is too expensive |
| Kodi mumavomereza ma kirediti kadi? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| Ndikungoyang'ana | I am just looking |
| Nditenga | I will take it |
| Tsegulani | Open |
| Chotsekedwa | Closed |
| Polowera | Entrance |
| Tulukani | Exit |
| Kodi msika uli kuti? | Where is the market? |
| Chichewa | English |
|---|---|
| Thandizo | Help |
| Itanani dokotala | Call a doctor |
| Itanani apolisi | Call the police |
| Ndikufuna thandizo | I need help |
| Ndikudwala | I am sick |
| Chipatala chili kuti? | Where is the hospital? |
| Malo ogulitsa mankhwala ali kuti? | Where is the pharmacy? |
| Zikupweteka apa | It hurts here |
| Ndikufuna dokotala | I need a doctor |
| Kodi pali chipatala pafupi? | Is there a hospital nearby? |
| Chichewa | English |
|---|---|
| Mumalankhula Chingerezi? | Do you speak English? |
| Sindikumvetsa | I do not understand |
| Ndikumvetsa | I understand |
| Chonde lankhulani pang'onopang'ono | Please speak slowly |
| Chonde bwerezaninso zimenezo | Please repeat that |
| Chonde lembani | Please write it down |
| Kodi izi zikutanthauza chiyani? | What does this mean? |
| Mukunena bwanji izi? | How do you say this? |
| Ndikuphunzira | I am learning |
| Ndimayankhula pang'ono | I speak a little |
| Kodi mungandithandize? | Can you help me? |
| Sindikudziwa | I do not know |
Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.
English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.
Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.
Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.
English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.
Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc
The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.
Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Primarily spoken in Malawi (official language), with communities in Zambia, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
Uses Latin alphabet with 24 letters: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, Y, Z
Features 5 vowels and 17 consonants, with distinctive tone patterns that affect word meaning (high, low, falling tones).
Subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Extensive use of noun class system with 18 classes affecting agreement patterns.
Contains loanwords from English, Portuguese, Arabic, and other Bantu languages.
Part of the Niger-Congo family, specifically the Bantu subfamily, closely related to other central African Bantu languages.
Uses Latin script introduced by missionaries in the 19th century.
Adopted Latin script in the 1800s when Christian missionaries began transcribing the language.
Approximately 12-15 million speakers, with about 9 million in Malawi as native speakers.
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