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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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