Music & Entertainment

1. Lwiimbo

   Song

   Usage

   A single song

   Grammar Note

   A class 11 noun (prefix lu-); the plural is "nyimbo". It can also be called "ciimbo"

2. Kwiimba nyimbo

   Singing songs

   Usage

   Singing songs; it is also used for singing praises

   Grammar Note

   "Kwiimba" is the infinitive of the verb "-imba" (sing); the vowel is lengthened where ku- meets the root

3. Ndiyanda kwiimba.

   I would like to sing.

   Usage

   Says that you would like to sing

   Grammar Note

   "Ndiyanda" is followed by a verb in the "ku-" infinitive. Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

4. Kulizya

   To play (an instrument)

   Usage

   Playing a musical instrument

   Grammar Note

   A verb infinitive, beginning with ku-; the root is "-lizya", which also means "make a sound". Names of instruments are poorly documented

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