Money & Exchange

1. Kwacha

   Kwacha (currency)

   Usage

   Malawi's currency; Zambia has a different kwacha

   Grammar Note

   One kwacha is 100 tambala.

2. Tambala

   Tambala (coin)

   Usage

   The coin worth one hundredth of a kwacha

   Grammar Note

   The Peace Corps text has "ndi 40 tambala".

3. Ndilibe ndalama zokwanira.

   I do not have enough money.

   Usage

   For when you cannot afford it

   Grammar Note

   "zokwanira" comes from -kwanira "be enough". Composed from dictionary-verified words with regular grammar.

4. Ndalama zanga zabedwa.

   My money has been stolen.

   Usage

   Opens a report of theft

   Grammar Note

   "-bedwa" is the passive; "ndalama" takes class 10 agreement. Composed from dictionary-verified words with regular grammar.

5. Mtengo wake ndi uti?

   What is its price?

   Usage

   Another way to ask the price; "Ndalama zingati?" also works

   Grammar Note

   "mtengo" is a class 3 noun. Composed from dictionary-verified words with regular grammar.

6. Ndilipira ndi ndalama.

   I will pay in cash.

   Usage

   States how you pay

   Grammar Note

   The root -lipira means "pay". Composed from dictionary-verified words with regular grammar.

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