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Zambia has approximately 72 different languages; however, every province has a main language spoken
by the majority. For instance, Lusaka province uses Chi Nyanja and Chi Bemba; Copperbelt uses Bemba;
Western province is dominated by Chi Lozi; while Southern province uses Chi Tonga. Listed below are some
phrases commonly used in Lusaka province.
WORD
CHI NYANJA
CHI BEMBA
How are you?
Muli bwanji?
Mwashibukeni?
I am fine
Nili bwino
Eyamukwayi
I am happy
Ndine okondwela
Nintemwa
Please
Napapata
Napapata
Thank you
Zikomo
Twato te la
I am sorry
Muni Kululukile
Munje leleko
My name is…
Ndine…
Ninebo…
What is your name?
Ndimwe ba ndani dzina?
Niwebo ba nani eshina?
Where are you from?
Mwachoka kuti?
Mwafuma kwisa?
Yes
Inde
Eya ye
No
Iyaye
Awe
Goodbye
Baye
Baye
How much is it?
Zingati?
Shinga?
It’s too expensive
Yadulisa
Nai dula
Lower the price
Chasani koni
Fumyeniko
I cannot speak
Sininga Kambe
Teti ndande
Do you speak English?
Mu kamba Chizungu?
Mula landa ichi Sungu?
Let’s go
Tiyeni
Natuleya
Stop
Imilira
Iminina