Learn to Speak Bemba Lesson 3: Medical Terms

February 13, 2017 / OMNI / OMNI News

A video for those going on the medical mission trips:

Words and phrases covered:
Age…..imyaka inga?
Where does it hurt….nipesa apalekalipa?
What are your symptoms….cinshi mwishileko(adult) wishibileko(child) ati naulwala?
How can we help you…twalakwafwa shani?
How long have had pain…ubukali bwapwa inshiku shinga?
How many days…inshiku shinga?
Worms…insokanda
Vomit…ukuluka
Pain…ukukalipa
Fever…umubili ukukaba
Stomach pain… Mumala ubukali
Wound…icilonda
Cough…icifuba
Sneeze…icifine
Open mouth(child)…asama
“. “. (Adult)…asameni
Take a deep breath…pemesha
Smile…seka
Copy me(do what I do).. Cita ifyo ndecita
Sit down here…ikala apa
Follow me…nkonka
Wait here… Lolela apa
Line up…tantama
Stop talking…lekeni ukulanda
Over there…kulya

Bemba is a language spoken in Northern Zambia. The work that OMNI does in Zambia is predominantly around Ndola. OMNI is a non-profit that provides education, medical care, and community improvements to eight neighboring townships around Ndola.