Amapinda yamu ciBemba – 1
Bemba Proverbs: 1. “Impande yalubiile mukwalaula.” That is to say: Do not let everyone finger your jewels, they may get lost….
Read MoreBemba Lesson 16 – Small Talk
Yes = Ee (Mukwai) No = Awe (Mukwai) Please = Napapata Excuse me = Banjeleleko (Mukwai) Thank you =…
Read MoreBemba Lesson 15.4 – How to Ask a Question – WHAT? – To Drink
In this lesson on How to Ask a Question in Bemba, we look at the verb “Drink” (Nwa). To drink = Ukunwa…
Read MoreBemba Lesson 15.3 – How to Ask a Question – WHAT? – To Eat
In this lesson – How to Ask a Question in Bemba, we look at the verb “Eat” (Lya). Note: Mu ciBemba (In Bemba)…
Read MoreThe Story of the Orphan Snail
Photo by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos Zambian Fireside Stories Once upon a time, there was a snail whose parents died shortly after he was…
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Bemba Lesson 12: Introducing Yourself
Bemba INTRODUCING YOURSELF Hello – Mwapoleni mukwai How are you? – Muli shani I’m fine, thanks –…
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Bemba Lesson 11 – Visiting Grandma
GREETINGS Grandma's house = Ing’anda yakwa mama Grand dad’s house = Ing’anda yakwa shikulu Hello Grandma = Mwapoleni mama Hello…
Read MoreBemba Lesson 13: Days, Weeks, Months, Seasons
The following are the terms used to describe the days of the week. We follow this up with some examples…
Read MoreBemba Lesson 10 – At the Hospital
Some of the terms you are likely to come across at the clinic or hospital: Good morning = Mwashibukeni…
Read MoreLearn How To Read and Pronounce Bemba Words
Bemba Lesson 8 Learn how to read Bemba using simple methods. The Bemba language is broadly based on the English…
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