Loweruka

Chichewa

Etymology

From tsiku loweruka (“day of getting off work”), due to the colonial practice of having Saturday be a half-day of work. Some argue that this is linked to the day being regarded as the weekly day of rest.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɽó.w⁽ᵝ⁾éˈɽu.ka/

Noun

Lóŵéruka class 5

1. Saturday

See also

• (days of the week) masiku a sabata; Lolemba, Lachiwiri, Lachitatu, Lachinayi, Lachisanu, Loweruka, Lamulungu/Lasabata ^{(Category: ny:Days of the week)}