GirlCroosh on Nostr: I regularly use the #swahili word “chunga” in conversation with folks who speak ...
I regularly use the #swahili word “chunga” in conversation with folks who speak #americanenglish. Everyone seems to get what I’m saying contextually and no one has ever asked me what it means. The word basically means “watch over” or “take care of” so it’s very practical. Are there other uncommon non #english terms you use with good success? #linguistics
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