mchana
MCHAH-nah
How to say it
SwahilimchanaMCHAH-nah
Englishdaytime; afternoon
Frenchjournée ; après-midi
Meaning
The time of day when it is light, and especially the middle of the day and the early afternoon.
Good to know
Chakula cha mchana is lunch; saa nane mchana is two in the afternoon; mchana kutwa means all day long. Usiku na mchana, night and day.
Examples
- Tutakula chakula cha mchana pamoja kesho.We will have lunch together tomorrow.
- Jua ni kali sana wakati wa mchana.The sun is very hot during the day.
- Mtoto alilala mchana kutwa.The child slept all day.
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