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Luchazi Grammar

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Luchazi Grammar Luchazi (Lucazi, antonym: Chiluchazi ) is a Bantu language of Angola , Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia and Zambia .  The language belongs to Ciokwe-Luchazi (K.13) class of the Niger-Congo languages (Language code: ISO 639-3 lch). Luchazi is the principal language of the Ngangela  Group.  The Luchazi belong to a cluster of Bantu people called the  Ngangela . Geographically, the Ngangela are found in the following provinces of Angola: Bie, Moxico, Cuando-Cubango and Cunene.  Ngangela simply means the source of the sun or place of the rising sun; there is an old Luchazi saying, "Mu Ngangela mu na tili mu na ce" meaning when the place of the rising sun is red, it is dawn. The word Ngangela is also used to refer to a cluster of ethnic groups of the south-eastern and central Angola, and these are people who have common words such as 'Nga', 'Ange', 'Nguange' in their languages. Ngangela is a descriptor acceptable and often used interc...
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A Guide to Luchazi Greetings and Conversational Phrases

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A Guide to Luchazi Greetings and Conversational Phrases Learning Luchazi is more than just memorizing words; it is about building rapport. Using the correct greeting shows respect for the culture and helps you sound more natural in conversation. 1. General terms in Luchazi greetings Andama : stay temporary. Cihindu : well-being, or good health. Hinduisa : to inquire about the well-being of someone. Kangula:  to be in good health. Mitende yenu : my regards. Moyo uenu:  best wishes. Sangala : praise. 2. The Core Vocabulary of Welcome Before diving into phrases, it is helpful to understand the terms that define Luchazi hospitality: Ngendzi:  A guest, visitor, or newcomer. Ku sesa:  To go out and meet a visitor on their way. Ku licesa:  To visit one another or exchange kind wishes upon meeting. Meneka : Greet. Sambelela:  To welcome a guest cordially and with courtesy. Kuta muzimbu:  The traditional, eloquent narrative of events given by a visitor. Lizumbu...
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Human Anatomy: Luchazi to English

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Human Anatomy: Luchazi to English Biologically, humans consist of two sexes: male (yala) and female (mpuevo). Often, a person's sex is the first thing we notice. To help you learn the language, here is a comprehensive guide to human body features in Luchazi.  The Head (Mutue) Mutue : Head. Mitue : Heads. Mbandamutue : Crown of the head. Cihanga : Face. Vihanga : Faces. Luholo : Forehead. Mahulo : Foreheads. Cipala ): Forehead. Vipala : Foreheads. Mupala : A large forehead. Liso : Eye. Meso : Eyes. Cifuiko ca liso: Eyelid. Vifuiko va meso: Eyelids. Nkaveyo: Eyelash. Zinkaveyo: Eyelashes. Nkapeyo: Eyebrow. Zinkapeyo: Eyebrows. Cikenikeni : Eyebrow. Vikenikeni: Eyebrows. Lizulu: Nose. Mazulu : Noses. Lituitui: Ear. Matuitui: Ears. Mbakutuinga: Temple. Zimbakutuinga: Temples. Litama: Cheek. Matama: Cheeks. Kanua : Mouth. Tunua : Mouths. Mulungu : Lip. Milungu: Lips. Lilimi:  Tongue. Malimi: Tongues Lizo: Tooth. Mazo: Teeth. Cipozi: Chin. Vipozi: Chins. Lunkambu :...
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Names of domesticated animals in Luchazi

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Names of domesticated animals in Luchazi to English Here are names of domestic animals in Lucazi language and their meaning in English. Katali = dog. Kangatua = cat. Kavalu = horse. Cimulu = donkey. Kamelu = camel. Common domestic animals in Luchazi language  Common names for domestic animals are: Kambilinginja. Muambele Muana-ngolo Muana-ntsonge Via-ku-mutima Uakuiva Kalihitela Uenda-lusi Kandunduma Ca-suekele-mavu Londa kuilu To be continued... Luchazi proverb: Katali ke ku vuozela via zau; cindele ka kele na nkulundundu (A dog does not bark at something of yesterday; 'a well-mannered and cultured person' doesn't carry a grudge). Vulanguluisi: Ngue katali ke ku vuozela viuma via mu sangumuine zau, mukemo naua cindele ka kele na nkulundundu ku vize via lingiuile laza. Uze ua kala na nkulundundu ue ku niunga vizindo cipue a linienga ntunda ya kama. Ku Hetesa: Kati u kale na nkulundundu, suva vize vi na hiti. Kati u niunge vizindo. Common farm animals in Luchazi to English V...
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Medical conditions vocabulary in Luchazi to English

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Medical conditions in Luchazi to English Vuvezi = illness or sickness. Mavezi (plural) = illnesses; sicknesses. Musongo = disease. Misongo (plural) = diseases. Musongo ua kulitambuisa = contagious or infectious epidemic disease or pestilence. Musongo ua vuhokame = weight loss. Cisako = malady due to uncleanness. Visako (plural) = maladies. Lundunda = headache. Mitanda = backache. Masikasika = fever. Kakoho = cough. Lisinda = flu. Cisusula = venereal disease; gonorrhea. Vususula = venereal disease; gonorrhea. Ku susula tusina = discharge pus from the penis or private part. Kantsoke = hiccup. Kahati = pleurisy; stabbing lung pain. Vendukuta = limp. Ku vendukuta  = to limp. Kalepa = paralysis. Kayekele = paralysis; crippled. Lezumuka = faint. Ku lezumuka = to faint. Hombuesa = cause to faint or collapse. Ku puputiya = blindness. Musongo ua ku hambuka = diarrhoea; dysentery. Musongo ua ku hambuka maninga = dysentery. Ku hitisa = diarrhea; dysentery. Mbandu = wound or sore. Mbandu ya mu...
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