Languages/Bemba
From Bjoern Hassler
Many words are pronounced with long first vowel. Beemba, Saamfya.
| Bemba | English |
|---|---|
| Mulishani |
Good morning. / Good day. (not time specific) |
| Ndifye bwino |
I’m fine (response to Muleshani), also just “bwino” |
| Eyamu kwai |
Ok. (“OK Sir.”, response to bwino) |
| bwino sana |
I am very well. |
| Mwashibukeni. |
Good morning. (Lit: How is the morning?). |
| Shalenipo |
Good bye. |
| Mwende bwino. |
(Have a) safe journey. (Response to Shalenipo). |
| Twa to te la. |
Thank you. (Lit. “We thank you.”, could be used as royal we.) |
| Na to te la. |
Thank you. (Singular, “I thank you”). |
| Eya ye (“e - e”) |
yes |
| awe |
No. |
| shing'anga |
western doctor |
| ing'anga |
African doctor (“witch doctor”) |
| amenshi |
water |
| Natuleya! |
Let’s go. |
| Tiyeni! |
Let’s go. |
| Twambeko |
Let’s start. |
| Twambe! |
Let’s start. |
| Leka! |
Stop! (When addressing a single person.) |
| Lekeni! |
Stop! (When addressing several people.) |
| Mwila chelwa. |
Don’t be late. |
| Ende sheni! |
Be quick. |