From the Bemba word "to finish," it's used to mean "it's over," "it's done," or "that's it." It can also be used to end a conversation or a situation.
Example
The meeting has ended. Chapwa.
The down-payment paid by the groom to the family of the bride before they can get married. It can be in the form of money or livestock.
I believe they call it a dowry in other parts of the world.
I believe they call it a dowry in other parts of the world.
Example
My family expects R200k lobola for you to marry me.
Example
Others are having alostro because of lockdown.
Currency of Morocco (MAD) issued by Bank Al-Maghrib. 1 Dirham = 100 centimes.
Example
The dirham has been Morocco's currency since 1882.
is a widely used term, mostly by whites or cheese boys indicating that something is βgreatβ or βniceβ.
Example
The current shilling was introduced in 1987 after economic reforms.
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