Useful Bemba Phrases

Bemba is the predominant language of Ndola in the Copper Belt Province of Zambia. Ready for our trip on Wednesday I have gathered together some useful phrases.

ENGLISH - BEMBA

Hello - Muli shani

Good morning - Mwashibukeni

Good afternoon - Cungulo mukwai

Goodnight - Sendamenipo

Goodbye - Shalapo / Pitani bwino

Thank you - Natotela

What is your name? - Niwi ani shina?

My name is…- Ishina lyandi

Yes - Ee

No - Awe