Bepa
Verb transitive
MEANING
To lie, cheat, deceive, make a false report.
Example of use
Wabepafye, MEANING: You are simply lying.
OTHER RELATEDWORDS/USES/SOURCES/FUNCTIONS
PASSSIVE: – Bepwa APPLIATIVE: - Bepela
FIGURATIVESPEECH/IDIOMS/PHRASES/COLLOQUIAL USE/EXPRESSIONS
PROVERB 1
Akanwa ka mwefu takabepa.
Literal translation
The bearded mouth does notlie.
Meaning
Elders do not deceive,experience has taught them always to tell the truth
Bemba meaning
Umukalamba alanda icoashininkishe; eico amashiwi yakwe yafwile ukutetekelwa. Ipinda lilefundakonabakalamba beene ukuti cansoni saana umukalamba ukubepo bufi nga kaiceakashishibe bwino.
PROVERB 2
Icintu muminwe: amensoyalabepa.
Literal translation
The real thing is in thehand: the eyes always deceive.
Meaning
A bird in hand is worth twoin the bush
Bemba meaning
Wicetekela icili ukutaliupate ico wikete. Akanani kantu kali pa bwali'.
PROVERB 3
Tembwe akupele, akulaya,akubepa
Literal translation
The prince has given yousomething (that's one thing he cannot go back on): the prince has promised yousomething well; he simply deceived you
Meaning
A promise can be broken
Bemba meaning
Umwana wa mfumu nga akulayacimo, nga takupeele apopene kwati nakubepa. Nomba limbi kuti aisakupeela ngauntu acetekelwa akebukisha icilayo cakwe.
PROVERB 4
Ulubansa lulabepa.
Literal translation
The courtyard deceives.
Bemba meaning
Mu bwingi emuli mfwa yobe.
PROVERB 5
Uwenda ne mbwa alabepa, uwenda na bantu tabepa.
Literal translation
The one who travels with adog tells lies, the one who travels with people does not tell lies. Meaning
Give due respect to people.They can speak on your behalf if need be
Bemba meaning
Imbwa tailanda, kanshi teekutiikwiminineko bunte. Abantu ebalinga ukutemwisha,kuo fyuma nangu ukulya. Abantu kuti bakupokololako.
PROVERB 6
Bepa umwanakashi, umwaume mubiyo mukenda nankwe,
You can lie to a woman, but not a travelling companion who sees and does everything with you.
Bemba meaning
Pakushimika, wilabikamo ifyabufi nga pali abenga suusha