Vocabulary for human reproductive system in Luchazi
Vocabulary for human reproductive system in Luchazi
The human
reproductive organs are organs responsible for producing offspring. The human
reproductive system involves several key processes and components in both males
and females. Traditionally, it is an offence to mention private parts in
public.
Vocabulary for male reproductive system in Luchazi
In males, the
system comprises the testes, which produce sperm, and a series of ducts and
glands, including the epididymis, ductus deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate
gland, and penis, which facilitate the transport and ejaculation of sperm
during sexual intercourse.
- Likutu = penis.
- Vumala = manhood or penis.
- Vuandza = smegma or the white substance under the foreskin of an uncircumcised penis.
- Zimbindu = testicles or balls.
- Mukandi = testis.
- Mikandi
- Viana = sperms.
- Muhania = anus.
- Vonia = pubic hair.
- Ku lehuka = crushed testicles or castrated.
- Matakotako = uncovered buttocks.
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Male reproductive organs in Luchazi language |
Vocabulary for female reproductive system in Luchazi
In females, the
system includes the ovaries, which produce ova (eggs), and the fallopian tubes,
where fertilization by sperm occurs. The fertilized egg then travels to the
uterus for implantation and development during pregnancy. The system also
includes the vagina and associated structures.
- Ntsundi = vagina.
- Kamina = clitoris.
- Mintsundu = labia minora.
- Vumpuevo = vulva.
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Female reproductive organs in Luchazi language |
Other associated
words or phrases are:
- Imita or kuimita or kumita = conceive or become pregnant.
- Ku mana mu ndzango = pregnant
- Vufumba = pregnancy.
- Lizimo = pregnancy.
- Funga = labour or the process of childbirth.
- Kusulumuna = to give birth.
- Sema or kusema = to give birth.
- Litumbo lia ku
semena = birthstool; a specially shaped seat formerly used in childbirth.
- Cifunguizi = birth attendant or midwife.
- Pulumuisa =
miscarriage; the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks.
- Mpongi = stillborn; the death of a
foetus after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
- Mulala ua maninga = flow or discharge of menstrual blood.
- Mbaya = monthly period or menstruation.
- Cisambue = menstrual period.
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