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Clothing vocabulary in Luchazi to English

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Clothes and accessories vocabulary in Luchazi to English 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 in Luchazi to English 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 or garment. Likupa = cloak. Makupa (plural) = cloaks. 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 leg-wear. Ndelezi = dress; a one-piece garment combining a top and skirt. Kazaku = tunic; jacket; a lightweight outerwear...

Human physical description vocabulary in Luchazi

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Luchazi Vocabulary: Describing Human Physical Appearance Human physical traits are the observable features that define us. Because appearance varies so widely from person to person, the Luchazi language has specific terms to describe everything from height and build to unique facial expressions. Below is a guide to common Luchazi words and phrases used to describe the human form and its characteristics. General human identity terms in Luchazi to English Muntu = person, human being, individual. Vantu (plural) = people, human race, or mankind. Vuntu = humanity. Vantu va ku lifungasiana = People of mixed heritage/background. Yala = male; man. Vamala (plural) = men; males. Mpuevo = female; woman. Vampuevo = females; women. Describing Aesthetics & Beauty in Luchazi to English Lelema = attractive, appealing, or beautiful. Vatantuluke vua vuviuke = the perfection of beauty. Futumana = unattractive or plain. Fulumana = unpleasant to sight. Hingama = unattractive or unappealing to look at...