Luchazi Language

Repetitive verbs and phrases in Luchazi The repetitive verbs or words shows the action as being repeated. Repetitive verbs are verbs that express repeated or continuous action, often with suffixes like "-nga" and "-ngela" or by repeating the verb itself in a phrase. Repetitive verbs ending in 'nga' Some disyllabic verbs (words consisting of two syllables) suffix nga to the verb stem. Here is a list of common repetitive verbs ending in 'nga' and their meanings in English: Tetanga = cut the same object in pieces. Tuvanga = pierce again and again. Repetitive verbs ending in 'ngela' These are repetitive verbs or words that suffix ngela to the verb stem. Here is a list of common repetitive verbs that suffix ngela to the verb stem and their meanings in English: Ku-yandangela = travail. Liatangela = stamp on again and again. Lumbiangela = wander about  Mbilangela = throw about. Mbiliangela = stamp on again and again. Miangela = wag again and again. ...

Vocabulary for songs and dances in Luchazi The Luchazi people have songs and dances relevant to the occasions which includes the girl's and boys' initiation ceremony, chief's tours, annual celebration of outstanding achievements, crowning a new royal ruler, funeral and burial. Here are the terms and phrases categorized General musical terms and phrases in Luchazi Imba = sing. Ku Imba = to sing. Muaso = song. Miaso (plural) = songs. Sika = sound percussion instruments or woodwind instruments or brass instruments. Musindo = sound. Ohia = emit sound. Polokosa = rattle (make or cause to make a rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds); clatter (make or cause to make a continuous rattling sound); jolt. Ngunda = ululate; howl as an expression of strong emotion, typically joy and happiness. Ku tua ngunda = to howl or wail as an expression of strong emotion, typically joy and happiness. Ku-tenda ca lituangunda = sound of the horn. Sika ku tuala-ho ndulo = make a long blast ...