How to say “How are you?” in Chewa
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Chewa. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Muli bwanji?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Chewa
Moni, Muli bwanji?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Chewa?
"How are you?" in Chewa is "Muli bwanji?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Muli bwanji?" written in Chewa?
"Muli bwanji?" is the standard written form in Chewa, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Muli bwanji?" in Chewa?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Muli bwanji?" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Muli bwanji?" mean in English?
"Muli bwanji?" is the Chewa way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in Chewa?
Many languages — including Chewa — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Muli bwanji?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Chewa spoken?
Chewa is spoken by an estimated 12 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Chewa dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Chewa dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Muli bwanji?" or any other Chewa text.