Luchazi Language

Repetitive verbs and phrases: Luchazi to English 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' in Luchazi to English 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: Humanga = beat again and again. Mianga Tetanga = cut the same object in pieces. Tuvanga = pierce again and again. Repetitive verbs ending in 'ngela' in Luchazi to English 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  Mbilan...

Vocabulary for songs and dances: Luchazi to English 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: Luchazi to English 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 = ...