Verb transitive

MEANING

To lend, borrow.

Example of use

1.      Ngashimako ulupiya, MEANING:  Lend me some money.

2.      Walitemwa ukwashima ifya kufwala MEANING: You like borrowing clothes.

OTHER RELATED WORDS/USES/SOURCES/FUNCTIONS

PASSIVE –ashimwa

Example of use

Ala ulupiya bamipela kuli ba CEEC lwakwashimwa. Mukabweshe,MEANING: The money CEEC gave you was a loan. You must return it.

APPLICATIVE: Ashimina.

Example of use

Nanjashimina ibuuku, MEANING: He or she has borrowed a book from me.

PROVERBS

 

Akalimbaka kwashima, takapwa misango

Literal translation

The borrowed thumb piano does not allow you to finish yourrepertoire of songs

Meaning

Always rely on your own tools and utensils for your every dayuse. Borrowed things can be claimed back at any time.

Bemba Meaning

Ala bane mulebombesha mwakwata infintu mukabila ifyenu. Tacawama lyonse niwe washima amasembe, inkasu, na motoka! Shita ifyobe

Similar proverbs

1. Akacemeko ka kwashima takacemeka bwino

2. Akalimba kamwine takapwa misango

3. Ing'oma yakwashima yashile kolwe ulweko

4. Akalimba kabeene, tabalishapo musango auloboloka (nangu aulubuluka)