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Clothes and accessories vocabulary in Luchazi

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Clothes and accessories vocabulary Clothing vocabulary refers to the words and terms used to describe different types of garments, accessories, and related items. The names of clothes in Lucazi may sometimes differ from one region to another and from one country to another. Here is a categorized list of common clothing vocabulary in Luchazi: Basic clothing items Here is the list of some common words and phrases describing basic clothing items in Lucazi and their meanings in English: Vuzalo or vizalo = clothes. Lituli = cloak; overgarment; overcoat. Matuli (plural) = cloaks; overgarments; overcoats. Vuzalo vua ku ose = a knitted garment. Vuzalo vua maka = woollen garment. Kaputula = short; short pants, typically for warm weather. Vulukue = trousers; a general term for legwear. Ndelezi = dress;  a one-piece garment combining a top and skirt. Vuzalo or vizalo = clothes or garment. Kazaku = jacket; a lightweight outerwear piece. Kazaku ka ku lisoveya = broidered jacket or tu...

Human physical appearance vocabulary in Luchazi

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Human physical appearance vocabulary Human physical traits are the observable features that define an individual’s appearance. Physical appearance can vary from one individual to another. Some common physical traits include height, build, skin tone, sexual organs, and body deformation. Here are some common words or phrases in Luchazi language used to describe physical traits and appearance: General terms Muntu = person, human being, individual. Vantu (plural) = people, human race, mankind. Yala = male; man. Vamala (plural) = men; males. Mpuevo = female; woman. Vampuevo = females; women. Skin tone Muntu mulava = black person. Vantu valava = black people. Cindele = white person especially European. Vindele (plural) = white people or Europeans. Civuvu = albino. Kasekele = light skinned person. Height Muntu ua laha = a tall person. Muntu ua kama = big person. Cikisikisi or Likisikisi = giant. Muntu ua muihi = short person. Cimba = dwarf; midget. Body disability Kapuputa = blind person....