Religion and beliefs vocabulary in Luchazi to English

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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

  1. Mukua ku Hiana viose = the Most High  
  2. Mukua ku Lela = the Holy One
  3. Mukua Ngolo = Almighty
  4. Mukua Vukama = Almighty
  5. Ngolo ya VuNjambi = divine power
  6. Njambi = God  
  7. Sakatanga = Creator
  8. Samatanga = Creator
  9. Sukulu = Lord  
  10. Sukulu Yange / Sukuluange = my Lord  
  11. VuNjambi = divine  
  12. Yehova ua vivunga / Yehova Ua vivunga = Lord of Hosts

2. Jesus Christ and Salvation

  1. Ku minina mata = atonement
  2. Livue lia Vuovoke = Rock of Salvation
  3. Muovole = Saviour
  4. Ohiela = save, rescue, defend
  5. Vunkuli = redemption  
  6. Vuovole / Vuovoke = salvation  
  7. Vuoloke = righteousness 
  8. Yesu = Jesus
  9. Kapandulula = redeemer; deliverer.
  10. Mukuasi = helper.
  11. Kula = redeem.
  12. Pandulula = deliver.
  13. Vupandulule = tower of salvation
  14. Nkuli or Nkula = redeemer.
  15. Ku-aluluka ca mutima = repentance.

3. The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Beings

  1. Cimbembesi = spirit  
  2. Ndiavu = devil  
  3. Satana = Satan  
  4. Selumbini = cherub; winged angelic being  
  5. Vasekumbini (plural) = cherubim; winged angelic beings  
  6. Spilitu Santu = Holy Spirit / Holy Ghost  

4. Sin, Judgment, and the Afterlife

  1. Aluluka ku mutima – To show remorse; to repent.
  2. Cihiso (pl. Vihiso) – Condemnation; trial; judgment.
  3. Cisingo = curse
  4. Cisompelo – judgment
  5. Vusompelo – Judgment.
  6. Civulumuna – Crime; offence; wrongdoing.
  7. Cizila – Prohibition; ban.
  8. Luvinda = bad luck
  9. Mulonga = offence
  10. Ngehena = hell
  11. Vindama (ku vindama) = unfortunate
  12. Vukalo vua vatsi = Sheol
  13. Vupi = sin, evil
  14. Sangula = revive; resurrect

5. Anointing, Baptism, and Sacred Acts

  1. Ku‑mbatiza = to baptize; baptism  
  2. Mazi a ku vuavesa = anointing oil  
  3. Mema a ku vuavesa = anointing water  
  4. Mukua ku mbatiza = baptizer
  5. Mukua ku vuava = anointed person
  6. Vuava = anoint
  7. Vuava na mazi = anoint with oil

6. Ministry Offices and Church Roles

  1. Kapolofeto = prophet
  2. Kapostolo = apostle
  3. Mukua ku lela = saint
  4. Mukua ku panga vipupu via kama = miracle worker
  5. Ndongesi = disciple
  6. Ndiakunu = deacon
  7. Ngamba = servant
  8. Sasendote = priest
  9. Vandiakunu (plural) = deacons
  10. Vapolofeto (plural) = prophets
  11. Vapostolo (plural) = apostles
  12. Vasasendote (plural) = priests
  13. Vusasendote = priesthood
  14. Vakua ku lela (plural) = saints

7. Worship, Prayer, and Spiritual Life

  1. Cikeketima / Nkeke = compassion
  2. Civundilo = prayer
  3. Vivundilo (plural) = prayers
  4. Ecela – To pardon; to forgive
  5. Halesa = exalt, dignify
  6. Kavumbi = favour, grace
  7. Lemesa = worship 
  8. Ngozi = mercy, kindness
  9. Cisangala = praise
  10. Sangala = praise 
  11. Sangaziala = continual praise
  12. Tetela = spare; to refrain from reprimanding, punishing, or harming the offender.
  13. Zumbangeya = glorify, magnify 

8. Scripture, Teaching, and Revelation

  1. Cisoneka = scripture
  2. Visoneka = scriptures
  3. Lihungu = mystery
  4. Mbimbiliya = Bible
  5. Mbimbiliya ya ku Lela = Holy Bible
  6. Testamentu ya laza = Old Testament
  7. Testamentu ya iha = New Testament
  8. Zimbula = preach
  9. Zimpande zia cili = gospel, good news

9. Sacred Places, Objects, and Structures

  1. Cikungulukilo or likungulukilo = congregation.
  2. Cilindakano = cross
  3. Kamponia = idol
  4. Mbambakua = pulpit
  5. Mutula = altar
  6. Ntsingi = tabernacle
  7. Sinangonga = synagogue
  8. Tembele = temple

10. Sacrifice, Offerings, and Vows

  1. Cikunku = oath, vow  
  2. Cikunkula (pl. Vikunkula) – Oath; vow.
  3. Cinkika (pl. Vinkika) – Instruction; command.
  4. Cisika (pl. Visika) – Rule; decree; directive; instruction; order.
  5. Citume (pl. Vitume) – Statute.
  6. Cizikiko – Close seal; seal.
  7. Cizilika (pl. Vizilika) – Regulation; injunction; commandment.
  8. Likongo = debt
  9. Lisiko (pl. Masiko) – Law; official government rule.
  10. Mulambu = offering  
  11. Nkombelo / Cikombelo = sacrifice, offering

11. Power, Miracles, and Blessings

  1. Cikomoueso = wander
  2. Vikomoueso (plural) = wanders
  3. Cipupu = miracle; great power, force
  4. Vipupu (plural) = miracles; great powers, forces
  5. Civezikiso = blessing
  6. Vivezikiso (plural) = blessings
  7. Vuana = gift
  8. Ngolo = power
  9. Zindzili = strength

12. Trials, Suffering, and Spiritual Struggle

  1. Lamba = tribulation
  2. Vitanga = challenges
  3. Vieseko = trials

13. Justice, Conduct, and Moral Acts

  1. Cilunguiso = reward
  2. Sambua – To be acquitted; vindicated; justified.
  3. Sompa – To judge; to try a case.
  4. Vuhako – advocacy; Plea.

14. Mythic and Symbolic Creatures

  1. Likisikisi = giant. See Mbimbiliya (Bible), Job 16:14
  2. Makisikisi (plural) = giants
  3. Mukisi = large, frightening magical creature; dragon.

Books of the Holy Bible in Luchazi to English

The Holy Bible consists of 66 books, which are divided into two sections namely Old Testament (39 books) and New Testament (27 books). Here is a list of books in the Holy Bible.

Names of the Old Testament books in Luchazi to English

  1. Njenisisi = Genesis.
  2. Ezundu = Exodus.
  3. Levitiku = Leviticus.
  4. Numelu = Numbers.
  5. Deutelonomi = Deuteronomy.
  6. Yehosua = Joshua.
  7. Vangazi = Judges.
  8. Lute = Ruth.
  9. Samuele = Samuel.
  10. Vamiangana = Kings.
  11. Muzimbu = Chronicles.
  12. Ezela = Ezra.
  13. Nehemiya = Nehemiah.
  14. Estele = Esther.
  15. Yombi = Job.
  16. Visamo = Psalms.
  17. Visimo = Proverbs.
  18. Ekelesiaste = Ecclesiastes.
  19. Muaso ua solomone = The song of Solomon (The song of songs)
  20. Isaya = Isaiah.
  21. Yelemiya = Jeremiah.
  22. Viniengo = Lamentations.
  23. Ezekiele = Ezekiel.
  24. Ndaniele = Daniel.
  25. Hoziya = Hosea.
  26. Yoele = Joel.
  27. Amose = Amos.
  28. Ovandiya = Obadiah.
  29. Yona = Jonah.
  30. Mika = Micah.
  31. Nahume = Nahum.
  32. Havakuke = Habakkuk.
  33. Zefania = Zephaniah.
  34. Hangai = Haggai.
  35. Zakaliya = Zechariah.
  36. Malakiya = Malachi.

Names of New Testament books in Luchazi to English

  1. Mateo = Matthew.
  2. Mako = Mark.
  3. Luka = Luke.
  4. Yoano = John.
  5. Vilinga = Acts
  6. Loma = Romans.
  7. Kolintu = Corinthians.
  8. Ngalata = Galatians.
  9. Efeso = Ephesians.
  10. Filipu = Philippians.
  11. Kolose = Colossians.
  12. Tesalonika = Thessalonians.
  13. Timoteo = Timothy.
  14. Tito = Titus.
  15. Filemone = Philemon.
  16. VaHevelu = Hebrews.
  17. Tiango = James.
  18. Petulu = Peter.
  19. Yunda = Jude.
  20. Ku-solola = Revelation.

Luchazi traditional beliefs and supernatural terms: Luchazi to English

This section presents common terms associated with traditional Luchazi religious beliefs, ritual practices, and supernatural concepts, primarily as they were understood historically and culturally.

1. Supreme Beings and Deities

  1. Kalunga = deity; supreme being worshiped in earlier times
  2. Vakulu = ancestors

2. Ancestral Beliefs and Spirits

  1. Cingina = shrine especially erected in of the departed
  2. Mahamba = ancestral spirits; familiar spirits
  3. Miyombo = ancestral shrines 

3. Divination, Prophecy, and Spiritual Insight

  1. Ku taha = divination
  2. Ku taha ngombo = divination  
  3. Laleka = prophesy; forecast; predict  
  4. Mukua ku laleka = seer

4. Rituals and Sacred Materials

  1. Seke = bulrush millet flour used to chalk the forehead during the ritual of kukombela
  2. Cisande = amulet; an object that is worn for protection against evil, danger or disease.
  3. Visande (plural) = amulets.

5. Magic, Sorcery, and Enchantment (Descriptive Terms)

  1. Mahesi = magic
  2. Tufuta = wizardry
  3. Vulozi = sorcery
  4. Vutati = conjure; enchant

6. Practitioners and Spiritual Specialists

  1. Cinganga = witch or wizard  
  2. Humbuizi = person who casts away or drives off evil fortunes or spirits  
  3. Mukua ku panda vumbanda = enchanter
  4. Mukua lisaka = charmer
  5. Mulozi = witch

7. Charms and Supernatural Objects

  1. Ku panda = to acquire supernatural charms  
  2. Panda = acquire charms for supernatural purposes or activities

Notes for Readers: These terms are presented for linguistic, historical, and cultural understanding. Meanings may vary by region, clan, or historical period, and some concepts overlap with later religious interpretations.

A blogger and creative thinker from the Nama clan of the Luchazi people; born from his mother with the lightning bolt. Went to school of life with the alligator and learnt the lessons of the crocodile. He is passionate about his culture and takes every chance to document traditions, customs, culture of the Luchazi people. His great grandfather, Muyemba, from the Nama clan came in with thunder and got out with thunder. And his great grandmother, Mpulu, from the Chungu clan was conceived in the clouds with thunder.

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