Verb transitive

MEANING

To catch

Example of use

1.     –Anka umupila, MEANING:  Catch the ball.

2.      Ankakuboko kumo, MEANING:  To catch the ball with one hand.

3.       Anka maboko yabili, MEANING:  Catch with both hands.

OTHER RELATEDWORDS/USES/SOURCES/FUNCTIONS

PASSIVE: –ankwa(ankilwe)

APPLICATIVE: –ankila(PASSIVE: – akilwa)

Example of use

1.      ‘Mulumewa mbwa taankila mubiye’ MEANING:  a male dog does not catch for another.

2.      Nayankilwenjanje ku munandi, MEANING:  I was given (roasted) maize by my friend.

FIGURATIVE SPEECH/IDIOMS/PHRASES/COLLOQUIAL USE/EXPRESSIONS

Anka umuntu, MEANING:  to help aperson in need.

 

PROVERBS

 

1. Pona nkwanke; ni pakuboko.

Literal translation

Let yourself drop, I will catch you in my arms.

Meaning

Do not fear, you can rely on me as long as I am here.

Bemba Meaning

Uuli nokukwafwa kuti abalilapo ukukulanga amaka akwete pakuti ushininkishe.

Similar proverbs

Icikwankabacimona ku mampalanya.

 

2. Icikwanka bacimona ku mampalanya

Literal translation

By the way someone looks or behaves you can tell if he/shecan catch you if you jump

Meaning

It’s easy to tell who can help you

BembaMeaning

Uwingafwaumunankwe alamoneka nangu aleshibikwa mumisoselo nangu mumibele

Similarproverbs

Pona nkwanke;ni pa kuboko

 

3. Umulumewa mbwa taankila mubiye

Literal translation

A male dog does not catch food for another

Meaning

Do not rely on others. Take care of yourself. Go and get things for yourself like the others do.

Bemba Meaning

Umwaumealakosa nokuifwaila fyonse ifi fyaikwa mubwikashi bwa muntu. Insala nindiminwa.

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Aba nsaka imbi tabapunsha bwalwa