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Frequently Asked Questions


  1. What is Zanglish?

    Zanglish is an online dictionary that provides translations of various English words in Zambian languages.
     
  2. What does Zanglish mean?

    Zanglish is a word coined by the Chrysalis magazine referring to various popular English phrases spoken in Zambia. A phrase commonly heard is "Where is my Christmas?" meaning "Where is my gift?"
     
  3. Why did you call this site Zanglish?

    To select a name for the site, we held a contest on Bwanji.com A member on the site by the name of Kalibur won the competition for the number of suggestions for possible domain names for the site. However, after looking at the domain names suggested and the popularity of the word Zanglish we decided to go with the more popular word.
     
  4. How many languages are spoken in Zambia?
     
    Currently there are 70 languages spoken in Zambia. These include Ambo, Aushi, Bemba, Bisa, Chikunda, Cishinga, Cokwe, Gova, Ila, Inamwanga, Iwa, Kabende, Kaonde, Kosa, Kunda, Kwandi, Kwandu, Kwangwa, Lala, Lamba, Lenje, Leya, Lima, Liyuwa, Lozi, Luano, Lucazi, Lumbu, Lunda, Lundwe, Lungu, Luunda, Luvale, Makoma, Mambwe, Mashasha, Mashi, Mbowe, Mbukushu, Mbumi, Mbunda, Mbwela, Mukulu, Mulonga, Ndembu, Ng'umbo, Nkoya, Nsenga, Nyanja, Nyengo, Nyiha, Sala, Seba, Senga, Shanjo, Shila, Simaa, Soli, Subiya, Swaka, Tabwa, Tambo, Toka, Tonga, Totela, Tumbuka, Twa, Unga, Wandya and Yombe.
     
  5. Who runs Zanglish?
     
    Zanglish is run by people who are passionate about Zambia.