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Bemba language

Bemba Lesson 5 – Family Relationships

Like all Zambian communities, the Bemba people have a close-knitted extended family life. This is reflected in the detailed terminology used to describe interpersonal relationships. An example of this is the fact that the terms to describe uncles and aunties refer to them as "small father" or "small mother."  Cousins are effectively referred to as…

The Internet In Bemba, Lozi and Nyanja

Sometimes the gap between language and concepts is so wide that it becomes a problem when people try to come up with words for brand new concepts. Most Zambian languages have very few scientific terms. It is no wonder, then , that when it comes to the rapidly evolving internet, the gap is even wider.

20 – Learn To Speak Bemba Online Using The Bible

The Holy Bible is a revered book of devotion for inspiration and instruction. It can also help you learn to speak Bemba! The method outlined below is improvised from what is available on the internet at the moment. If you have any suggestions on how this method can be improved on, please feel free to…

Bemba Lesson 4: Visiting A Friend

In this lesson we cover some words you might want to use while visiting a friend. BEMBA.                       ENGLISH Odi                               May I come in? Kalibu (Odini)              You may come in Ingileni                         Please come / go in Ikaleni pa mupando.  Please be seated Bushe ba mayo epo bali?  Is the mistress at home? Bushe ba tata epo…