Singular: icilumba
MEANING 1
Pride, conceit, naughtiness.
Example of use
Ukuba ne cilumba, MEANING: To be conceited.
Cilumba cabekete MEANING: Pride took possession of them.
SYNONYM/SIMILAR WORD/COMPARE/CONTRAST
Amataki, akameko.
MEANING 2
Contempt of the law.
Example of use
Uyo mulandu uwaleshiwa, nshacitile ku cilumba nacitile ku cilafi, MEANING: I did not break the law through contempt, it was a mere forgetfulness.
MEANING 3
Good taste, neatness; ability, skill.
Example of use
Aba ne cilumba ca kukuula MEANING: He is a skilful builder.
MEANING 4 - ADVERB
-Enda icilumba MEANING: Walk in a stately manner.
Ukucita umuntu icilumba MEANING To treat someone with contempt