Names of animals in Luchazi
Animal vocabulary in Luchazi Animal vocabulary in Luchazi language refers to the set of words and terms related to animals, and their classifications. In my inquiries, I have observed that the names of some wild animals such as giraffes, cheetahs differ from one Luchazi community to another because these animals are not found in places occupied by the Luchazi people especially the giraffe species, chimpanzees and gorillas. Giraffes are found in southern part of Angola only, and in Zambia they are found in western province (Sioma) and eastern province respectively. Chimpanzees and gorillas are found in northern parts of Angola (Cabinda), and there are no chimpanzees and gorillas in Zambia. This vocabulary include the following categories: General Animal terms and phrases Kasitu = animal. Tusitu (plural) = animals. Kasitu ua ku musenge = wild animal. Tusitu va ku musenge (plural) = wild animals. Kasitu ua ku kalunga = sea animal or creature. Tusitu va ku kalunga (plural) = sea ani...