Oxford English Dictionary Updates Chang’aa And Githeri In Their Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary has now been updated with more Swahili words. This came barely after the world-marked first-ever International Kiswahili language Day.

Oxford has officially added githeri, sambaza, and chang’aa to the English dictionary. Here is their meaning according to the Oxford Dictionary.

Nyama Choma – which means roasted meat

Nyama choma(BARBECUE) Recipe by Gleam Kimathi - Cookpad
Nyama choma

Sambaza – which translates to share something mostly money

Githeri – a traditional central Kenyan dish consisting of boiled maize and legumes, typically beans

 

Githeri

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Changa’a – is a Kenyan alcoholic drink made from fermented millet, maize, or sorghum grains, a liquor so strong its production

Changaa
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