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Tools vocabulary: Luchazi to English

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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:...

Trade and commerce vocabulary in Lucazi to English

Trade and Commerce vocabulary in Luchazi to English Trade and commerce vocabulary includes Lucazi terms and phrases commonly used in the business. Here are some sections: General commerce terms and phrases in Luchazi to English Ku fuka = to be rich. Vufuko = wealth; riches. Vufuko vua vusungu = true riches; wealth obtained honestly. Vufuko vua vuhenge = wealth obtained dishonestly. Vufuko vua suekesa = hidden riches. Vupite = treasures; riches. Milili ya vufuko = treasures. Seho = of high value; expensive. Cilunguiso = reward. Nkuasi = tycoon; rich person. Vankuasi (plural) = tycoons; rich people. Vunkuasi = state of being rich or wealthy. Vunkuasi vua vantu = riches of the people. Ndzunda = tycoon; rich person. Fumbelo = rich person. Luchazi proverb: Mavuli ka e ku fuma ku mikono a ye ku mutue; muhutu ke ku mona vupite a vu hie nkuasi (The knees don't leave the legs and go to the head; a poor person (pauper) doesn't find wealth to give to a rich person. Vulanguluisi: Ka citava...