Chakalaka

Pronunciation: /ʧɑːkəˈlɑːkə/

Definitions of chakalaka

noun a spicy South African vegetable relish typically made with beans, tomatoes, and onions

Example Sentences

A1 I tried chakalaka for the first time and I loved it.

A2 Chakalaka is a spicy South African vegetable relish.

B1 The traditional braai wouldn't be complete without a side of chakalaka.

B2 The chef's speciality dish is a fusion of chakalaka and grilled meats.

C1 The chakalaka recipe has been passed down through generations in my family.

C2 The restaurant's chakalaka is renowned for its unique blend of flavors.

Examples of chakalaka in a Sentence

formal The traditional South African dish, chakalaka, is made with a combination of vegetables and spices.

informal I love adding extra hot sauce to my chakalaka for an extra kick.

slang Let's whip up some chakalaka for the braai this weekend.

figurative The team's chemistry on the field was like a well-seasoned chakalaka - perfectly balanced and full of flavor.

Grammatical Forms of chakalaka

• past tense: chakalakaed
• plural: chakalakas
• comparative: more chakalaka
• superlative: most chakalaka
• present tense: chakalakas
• future tense: will chakalaka
• perfect tense: have chakalakaed
• continuous tense: is chakalakaing
• singular: chakalaka
• positive degree: chakalaka
• infinitive: to chakalaka
• gerund: chakalakaing
• participle: chakalakaed

Origin and Evolution of chakalaka

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: isiZulu

Story behind the word: The word 'chakalaka' is believed to have originated from the isiZulu language in South Africa.

Evolution of the word: Originally referring to a spicy vegetable relish, 'chakalaka' has evolved to also symbolize a sense of community and togetherness in South African culture.