Feelings

1. Ndakondwa.

   I am glad.

   Usage

   Expresses gladness; "ndakondwa kapati" means "I am very glad"

   Grammar Note

   Nda- (I am in the state of) plus kondwa (rejoice)

2. Ndausa.

   I am sad.

   Usage

   Expresses sadness or disappointment

   Grammar Note

   Nda- (I am in the state of) plus usa (be sad). It may also carry the sense "I am sorry" (sympathy or regret). Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

3. Mutayoowi!

   Do not be afraid!

   Usage

   Said to several people, or politely, to calm them: "do not be afraid"

   Grammar Note

   A negative command: mu- (you, plural or polite) plus ta- (not) plus yoowa (fear)

4. Utayoowi!

   Don't be afraid!

   Usage

   Said to one familiar person to calm them: "don't be afraid"

   Grammar Note

   A negative command: u- (you, singular) plus ta- (not) plus yoowa (fear)

5. Ndanyema.

   I am angry.

   Usage

   States anger; it is a strong statement, so take care when using it

   Grammar Note

   Nda- (I am in the state of) plus nyema (be angry). Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

6. Ndakatala.

   I am tired.

   Usage

   Said when tired, handy when you need a rest on a trip

   Grammar Note

   Nda- (I am in the state of) plus katala (be tired). Found only in the Peace Corps Zambia teaching material (Harris 2013), not in the Bible translations; native review recommended

7. Ndafwa nsoni.

   I am embarrassed.

   Usage

   Expresses shame or embarrassment

   Grammar Note

   Literally "I have died of shame", the same pattern as "ndafwa nzala" (I am hungry); kufwa nsoni means to be ashamed. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

8. Ndagambwa.

   I am surprised.

   Usage

   Said when you are surprised

   Grammar Note

   Nda- (I am in the state of) plus gambwa (be surprised). Gambwa means "be amazed". Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

9. Ndilalibilika.

   I am worried.

   Usage

   Expresses worry or anxiety

   Grammar Note

   Ndi- (I) plus la- (present) plus libilika (worry). Libilika is used in the present as in ulalibilika (you are worried). Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

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