Preposition

MEANING

In spite of or despite

Example of use

Bunda bwa kwina, teeti umucile ulubilo! MEANING Despite being fat, you cannot run faster than him!

 

PROVERB

 

Bunda bwa maluba, yembe, tatwala.

PROVERB 

Literal translation

 This tree is just a bunch of flowers, it does not bear fruit. 

Meaning

 Said of a woman who looks beautiful but has no children

Bemba meaning

  Namayo uwapelela mukuyembesha nomba tafyala, ning'umba. Cintu cayafya 

Similar proverb

yembe tatwala, bunda bwa maluba