Tools vocabulary: Luchazi to English
Tools and Metals vocabulary: Luchazi to English A tool is a device or implement, typically hand-held, used to carry out a particular function. These include construction, agricultural, metalworking, and sharpening tools. Below is a categorized list of Luchazi terms and their English meanings : General tools: Luchazi to English Cinoma – Tool or iron tool. Cikundo – Handle of a spear or knife. Fosholo – Shovel (Loanword from Shona foshoro and Zulu ifosholo). Foshola / Shofola – To shovel; to take up and throw with a shovel. Hala – Rake (Derived from hala, meaning to scratch an itch). Kompasu – Compass (loanword). Likandu (pl. Makandu ) – Mattock. Likuanga – File. Litemo (pl. Matemo ) – Hoe or coulter. Muhini – Handle of an axe or hoe. Mukole ua ku setekesa – Measuring rope or tape. Njolo – Hook. Njimbu (pl. Zinjimbu ) – Axe. Njimbu ya mutaka – Hatchet; medium-sized axe; battle axe. Pa (pl. Zipa ) – Shovel. Common tools in Luchazi language Knives and Sharpening terms:...