"Loweruka" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [Chichewa]

IPA: /ɽó.w⁽ᵝ⁾éˈɽu.ka/ Forms: Lóŵéruka [canonical, class-5]
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. Head templates: {{ny-noun|Lóŵéruka|5|-}} Lóŵéruka class 5
  1. Saturday Related terms: masiku a sabata [days-of-the-week, weekdays, time], Lolemba, Lachiwiri, Lachitatu, Lachinayi, Lachisanu, Lamulungu, Lasabata
    Sense id: en-Loweruka-ny-noun-2-Ncc2PC Categories (other): Chichewa entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "word": "masiku a sabata"
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        {
          "word": "Lolemba"
        },
        {
          "word": "Lachiwiri"
        },
        {
          "word": "Lachitatu"
        },
        {
          "word": "Lachinayi"
        },
        {
          "word": "Lachisanu"
        },
        {
          "word": "Lamulungu"
        },
        {
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        }
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    {
      "ipa": "/ɽó.w⁽ᵝ⁾éˈɽu.ka/"
    }
  ],
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    {
      "word": "Lachiwiri"
    },
    {
      "word": "Lachitatu"
    },
    {
      "word": "Lachinayi"
    },
    {
      "word": "Lachisanu"
    },
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    {
      "ipa": "/ɽó.w⁽ᵝ⁾éˈɽu.ka/"
    }
  ],
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