noun

Plural: amapinda

MEANING 1.

A parable, proverb, allegory.

Example of use.

• -Uma ipinda, MEANING:  To talk in parables.

• Lubulwila mu mapinda, MEANING: To explain a case in parables.

MEANING 2.

The refrain of a song.

Example of use.

Poka ipinda, MEANING: To take over a refrain.

SYNONYM/SIMILAR WORD/COMPARE/CONTRAST.

Cisemo.

MEANING 3.

To waylay or to muddle a person.

Example of use.

Teya (or cita) umuntu amapinda, MEANING: To waylay or to muddle a person, as in a case.

SYNONYM/SIMILAR WORD/COMPARE/CONTRAST.

Malingu.