The cost of petrol and diesel keeps going up every year. This affects you whether you drive a personal car or a company car. If you save a bit of money on fuel each time you drive, it will build up to be a significant amount over time. If you run a business, this can…
Bemba Lesson 17 – At The Hotel
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I want … = Ndefwaya We want … = Tulefwaya I made a reservation for a room = Nalilembesha “room” OR Nalilembesho muputule Are there rooms available? = Namukwate ncende? I want to stay 4 nights = Ndefwayo kulale nshiku shine OR Ndefwayo kulale nshiku “four” I’d like a room for 2 people, please =…
Bemba Lesson 16 – Small Talk
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Yes = Ee (Mukwai) No = Awe (Mukwai) Please = Napapata Excuse me = Banjeleleko (Mukwai) Thank you = Natotela (Mukwai) You are welcome = Cilifye (Mukwai) Pardon? (I beg your pardon) = Amuti (shani)? I don’t understand = Nshumfwile Can you say that again, please? = Mwati shani (mukwai) Please speak slowly =…
Bemba Lesson 15.4 – How to Ask a Question – WHAT? – To Drink
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In this lesson on How to Ask a Question in Bemba, we look at the verb “Drink” (Nwa). To drink = Ukunwa Note: Mu ciBemba (In Bemba) the same words are used to refer to a man and to a woman (He / She). In the following examples, remember that the plural form (pl.) is used to address…
Bemba Lesson 16.1 – Street Language – Ama …
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Chisokone Street – kitweonline One of our readers, Yzo Leon from the Philippines, suggested that it would be interesting to cover Bemba “street” language in our lessons. Yzo suggested that learning the usual expressions used in informal conversation would be a way of learning more about culture. We totally agree. We will…
Translators Wanted
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Swahili and Zulu language translators required to translate a film script. The project is based in Kitwe. If you are interested, leave your name and contact number or email address below. ____________
The Lord’s Prayer in Zambian Languages
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Every Christian learns the Lord's Prayer. There is currently no common record of the Lord's Prayer in Zambian languages on the internet. Help us update this page by sending in your corrections and the Prayer in different Zambian languages. Write in the box below. Progress report to date: 2/73 languages done. BEMBA Our Father, who…
The Story of the Orphan Snail
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Photo by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos Zambian Fireside Stories Once upon a time, there was a snail whose parents died shortly after he was born. He was homeless. During the day, he would wander aimlessly, looking for food. At night, he would look for a place to curl up and sleep. He led a lonely life. One morning he…
Free University Education From Top Universities
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An Educational Revolution All education in Zambia was free immediately after independence. As the population has grown demands for other services such as health have increased, it has not been possible for the government to provide free education for all. It is simply too expensive. There is another group of people who have gone into…
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