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For clarity, we have left a gap between the pronoun and the verb. In practice, this is written without a gap, e.g. “Nde ipika” should be written as “Ndeipika,” Here is a list of the verbs that have been covered in this lesson: Clean, Cook Dance Eat Read Shower, Sleep Walk, Watch TV Cleaning I…
A book by Joseph Mwila Bwembya Joseph Mwila Bwembya has shared some Bemba sayings and proverbs here on KitweOnline. He has compiled even more Bemba wisdom into Part 1 of “Pa Nsaka” – Bemba Proverbs and Sayings“, published on Lulu.com. To buy your printed copy, click on the image below. PA NSAKA is a compilation…
Bemba Proverbs: 6. “Umulume wambwa tankila mubiye.” That is to say: Don’t rely on your friends to provide for you, fight your own battle. Emukutila: Wicetekela ukuti abanobe ebo balekufwaila ifyo ulekabila mubwikalo bobe. ______________
Bemba Proverbs: 5. “Nine titi uushangila mulya mung’omba, kano mwipindo lyandi.” That is to say: I can survive without the great. Emukutila: Kuti nakwanisha nangu cakuti tamungafwile mwe bakankala. ___________
TODAY’S RECIPE IS MUNDYOLI. Mundyoli is a vegetable found in the southern part of Zambia. It is eaten by the Tonga people. Mundyoli is made out of pumpkin leaves. Fresh pumpkin leaves are pounded and then rolled into small balls like the size of a golf ball.They are dried in the sun for close to one month.…
Bemba Proverbs: 3. “Kumusumba takwabikilwa nkwa.” That is to say: Don’t plan to do your job if you have to do something for someone more important. Emukutila: Ngawatumwa ukubombela umukankala umo umulimo, utale ulabeko kumilimo yobe. ___________
A book by Thomson Ng’ambi “Ambassador’s Daughter” was Thomson Ng’ambi’s winning entry for the KitweOnline Writing Competition in 2011. (You can read his winning entry story here). Now, Thomson has published his first book: Passion of a Dream on Lulu.com. The Republic of Mutendere, an imaginary African country, has a population of 25 million. The…
Bemba Sayings 1. “Kanyelele mufukila kubili” Kwaliba nabantu abo beta ati ba “Kanyelele mufukila kubili”, aba bantu ngawabalekela ifipe fyobe kuti bapokela umwana mukulela pantu bakaso sana. _______________
Bemba Proverbs: 2. “Ndi musunga wa mpundu, nyambalala pa muulu.” That is to say: I seem harmless, but if you pester me, I am dangerous. Emukutila: Mwimona fino nafuuka elyo mulembelesha nganafulwa nalishupa. _____________
Bemba Proverbs: 1. “Impande yalubiile mukwalaula.” That is to say: Do not let everyone finger your jewels, they may get lost. Emukutila: Wilalekela ababiyo balekwangashisha ifyo wakwata pantu kuti bakonowila nangu bakulufisha. _____ _________
