nkuntu (inkuntu)
Noun

MEANING

Touchiness, being touchy

EXAMPLE OF USE

Waumfwa shani inkuntu elyo tapali uukulumbwile? MEANING: Why the touchiness when no one has mentioned you?


PROVERB 1

 

Inkuntu yalupwa, itwalakumfwa.

Literal translation

Touchiness in a familyleads to death. (Excuse shortcomings and do not hold grudges against members ofyour family.

Meaning

As a family, be reconciled quickly and not keepgrudges

Bemba Meaning

Ulupwa nangu Iwingawamashani kusuka limbi baumana atemwa bacitane fikansa. Lelo tacalinga ukucitecipyu pa lupwa; ngefyo umuto walupwa tawitika. Icibemba aciti ukucitecipyu palupwa kwita ishamo.

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