Bemba Language

Bemba also known as Chibemba or Cibemba is a language spoken in North-eastern Zambia, Tshopo Province (DRC) and the coast of Lake Tanganyika of the Kigoma Region in Tanzania by the Bemba people.

Bemba language has approximately 6,000,000 native speakers.

Bemba is an official language in Zambia.

The language has 10 dialects; Chishinga, Lomotwa, Ngoma, Nwesi, Lala, Kabende, Luunda, Mukulu, Ng’umbo and Unga.

Learn everyday and popular Bemba language phrases and their meaning in English, including greetings, directions, love words and a lot of day-to-day conversations.

Dictionary of popular Bemba words

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The Future of Bemba Is In Our Hands

Every day, new words shape our world - from artificial intelligence to blockchain, from climate change to social media.

While languages like English grow and adapt, what about Bemba?

How do we explain quantum computing in Bemba?

What's the word for 'cryptocurrency'?

Without action today, how will future generations express tomorrow's ideas in Bemba?

The Choice Is Yours

If not you, who will keep Bemba alive?

If not now, when will we start?

If not here, where will it happen?

This is our language. This is our responsibility.

Our Mission

We're building a living bridge between tradition and innovation - documenting and growing African languages for the digital age. Every word you contribute helps preserve our cultural heritage while preparing it for the future.

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