Kunatela kwa toho.
To hit on the head.
To state the very truth of the matter.
January 18, 2019
Umukulu tapusa kebo, apusa akabwe.
An adult or elderly person does not miss a word, he misses a stone.
The old always have good judgement. -NS93
January 13, 2019
Kuatula si-Libonda.
To pass judgment after the manner of the Libonda people.
To give a biased or an unfair judgment.
January 18, 2019
Icaisa ulubilo,acikonka ulubilo.
A thing that comes fast must be pursued just as fast.
An urgent thing/task must be given prompt attention. -NS93
January 13, 2019
Umulandu wa mubiyo,cibashilo ca mupini.
Your friend’s case is an occasion to make a handle of an axe,or a hoe.
A person should help others in trouble; since he too will be trouble in due course.-NS93
January 13, 2019
Imbwa ya mukali,taicenjela.
A dog belonging to a harsh master does not become wise.
Imposition of strict or extreme discipline is counterproductive.-NS93
January 13, 2019
Imfula pa kuya,epo yona ifisabo.
Rains destroy crops at its departure.
Some people become difficult or even destructive when they are about to leave a place.-NS93
January 13, 2019
Kubona malu.
To see clouds.
To see a person or people who are not supposed to hear what is being discussed.
January 18, 2019
Bamukolwe nga bafula, ubushiku tabuca bw
When there are too many cocks, it takes long for the day to break
When too many people with varying views consider an issue, it takes long for it to be resolved.-NS93
January 7, 2019