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Language skills in Luchazi to English

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Language skills in Luchazi to English There are four language skills that we need to complete communication. We usually learn to listen first, then to speak, then to read, and finally to write. These are called the four language skills. Here are some key language skills terms in Luchazi language and their meanings in English: Listening terms and conversational phrases in Luchazi to English Listening is receiving a language through ears. It is important to listen carefully how words are pronounced, especially homographs (e.g kosa (sleep or lay down), kosa (displease), kanda (dig up groundnuts), kanda (forbid), etc. Some words are highly accented, while others are almost devoid of tone quality. Here is a list of common listening terms and phrases: Lituitui = ear. Matuitui (plural) = ears. Matuitui a ku sinda = deaf ears. Lizi = voice Mezi (plural) = voices. Ivua = listen. Halakana = hear. Mukua ku halakana = listener. Vakua ku halakana (plural) = listeners. Ivuilila = listen. Mukua ku iv...

Religion and beliefs vocabulary in Luchazi to English

Religion and beliefs vocabulary in Luchazi Here is a categorized vocabulary list related to religion and beliefs in Luchazi language: General Biblical terms in Luchazi to English 1. Names, Titles, and Attributes of God Kavumbi = favour, grace   Mukua ku Hiana viose = the Most High   Mukua ku Lela = the Holy One Mukua Ngolo = Almighty Mukua Vukama = Almighty Ngolo ya VuNjambi = divine power Njambi = God   Sakatanga = Creator Samatanga = Creator Sukulu = Lord   Sukulu Yange / Sukuluange = my Lord   VuNjambi = divine   Yehova ua vivunga / Yehova Ua vivunga = Lord of Hosts 2. Jesus Christ and Salvation Ku minina mata = atonement Livue lia Vuovoke = Rock of Salvation Muovole = Saviour Ohiela = save, rescue, defend Vunkuli = redemption   Vuovole / Vuovoke = salvation   Vuoloke = righteousness  Yesu = Jesus Kapandulula = redeemer; deliverer. Mukuasi = helper. Kula = redeem. Pandulula = deliver. Vupandulule...

Hunting vocabulary: Luchazi to English

Hunting vocabulary: Luchazi to English Here is a list of useful words related to the activity of hunting in Luchazi language and their meanings in English: General hunting terms: Luchazi to English Kasitu = animal. Tusitu (plural) = animals. Kasitu ua ku musenge = game animal; wild animal. Tusitu va ku musenge (plural) = game animals; wild animals. Tusitu va vandende = small animals; small game animals. Tusitu va kama = big animals; big game. Ku ta = baiting. Ciyambi = hunter. Viyambi (plural) = hunters. Ciyambi ua ntombo = marksman; a crafty hunter or dexterous hunter or artful hunter. Yomba = hunt. Yombela = hunt for someone. Vuyambi = game hunting. Cinianga = hunter. Vunianga = game hunting. Mutancima = great hunter of monkeys. Mutambambi = great hunter of duikers; mighty hunter of duikers; giant hunter; Orion. Vuntombo = marksmanship. Mukua ku yeva = a person who does the game chase or stalking. Vakua ku yeva (plural) = game stalkers or chasers. Asa = shoot. Ku asa = to shoot. Loya...

Fishing vocabulary in Luchazi to English

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Fishing vocabulary in Luchazi to English Here is a list of common fishing vocabulary to help you understand key terms related to angling in Luchazi language and their meanings in English: General fishing terms in Luchazi to English Ku ta vantsi = fishing. Mukua ku olovela = angler. Vakua ku olovela = anglers. Mukua ku ta vantsi = fisherman. Vakua ku ta vantsi (plural) = fishermen. Ndonga = river. Mikonga = streams. Cisali = Pool or lake. Vindzavitita via mema = pools of water. Cisandzi = swamp. Mancimpa = waves; ridges of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore. Nkunjo = watercourse. Muta = current; a body of water moving continuously in a certain direction marked by force or strength. Hungumuka = drift. Lavula = to catch fish from the fish traps or nets. Ku lavula = retrieving – reeling the line back in. Ta = Casting – throwing a trap or fishing net into the water. Ku sampula = setting the hook – jerking the rod to secure the fish on the hook. Cizandzumukilo ca man...

Travel and transport vocabulary: Luchazi to English

Travel and transport vocabulary: Luchazi to English Here is a list of vocabulary for travel and transport in Luchazi language and their meanings in English: General travel terms: Luchazi to English Enda = walk. Endesi = manner of walking or driving. Vuendesi = manner of walking or driving. Vungendzi = journey. Ku ya = go. Ku ya ca vuya = to go forever. Ku ya mu nyemba = to go on a journey. Mukua vungendzi = traveller. Vakua vungendzi (plural) = travellers. Mukua mahindi = swift or fast walker or runner. Niania ku mikono = swift or fast legs; swift or fast walk. Mukua ku livanga = the first to come or arrive. Mukua ku kotokela = the last to come or arrive; late comer. Ua livanga = you are early. Ua kotokela = you are late. Ku ya vulungi = to emigrate. Heta = arrive, attain. Ku vuyo = destination. Vuputukilo = the beginning. Vumanusuilo = the end. Londa = mount; board. Hita = pass. Hitangana noku noku = pass to and fro. Hita helu = pass over. Endesa = drive. Endesa lusi = drive fast. Liv...