In every greeting, lullaby, and tale, Kimbundu carries the resilience, joy, and wisdom of our ancestors. It’s the rhythm of the community and the bridge connecting generations.
Let's dive into the beauty of Kimbundu, one word at a time.
Greetings in Kimbundu
| English | Kimbundu |
|---|---|
| Greetings | Mimenekenu |
| Good evening | Ngoloxy’oyo |
| Good morning | Wazekele (Kyambote)? or Mwany’o? |
| Good afternoon | Wanange (Kyambote)? |
| How are you? | Kyebhi kiwala? |
| How are you today? | Lelu, kyebhi kiwala? |
| I am fine | Eme nga(ka)la kyambote. |
| Have a good day | Bhite kizuwa kiki ni kisangusangu kyoso. |
| I am doing great | Ngolobeta o mwenyu. |
| Hi/Hello. Nice to meet you | Xe/Xeye. Ngasanguluka mu ku kwijya. |
| See you soon | Ngondo ku mona kyoso ki twondo tudisanga dingi |
| See you later | Ngikumona ki ngisuluka. |
Love Words in Kimbundu
| English | Kimbundu |
|---|---|
| Love Language | Dizwi dya kuzola |
| I love you | Ngakuzolo |
| I miss you | Eye wangikamba |
| Love you so much | Ngakuzolo kyavulu mwene |
| I want to see you | Ngamesena ku ku mona |
| I love you with all my heart | Ngakuzolo ni jinguzu joso ja muxima wami |
| I love you too | Eme ngakuzolo, we |
| I want to see you | Ngandala ku ku mona |
| I like you | Eme ngakuwabhela |
| You are beautiful | Eye u muthu wa wabha |
| My love | Kazola kami |
| You look beautiful | Eye umoneka kyambote ku mesu |
| My beautiful wife | Muhatu’ami wawabha |
| I miss you so much, darling | Eye u ngi kamba kyavulu, kazola kami |
| I need you | Ngakumesena |
| You will miss me | Eye wondongimona ni mesu ma ngunzu |
| Goodbye, my love | Xala kyambote, kazola kami |
| See you tomorrow | mona mungu |
| I will marry you | Eme ngondosokana n’eye |
| I want some space | Ngamesena kukala ni ubheka wami |
| I need your love | Ngabhingi o henda yé |
| You are mine | Eye wangitokala |
Direction in Kimbundu
| English | Kimbundu |
|---|---|
| Directions | Itendelesu |
| Where are you? | Eye kwebhi-ku wakala? |
| Where did you go? | Eye Kwebhi-ku wakexile? |
| Where do you live? | Eye watungila kwebhi? |
| Where are you going? | Eye woloya kwebhi? |
| Where were you? | Eye wakexile kwebhi? |
Common Questions in Conversation in Kimbundu
| English | Kimbundu |
|---|---|
| Common Questions in Conversations | Ibhwidisu yene mu bhanga dingi o athu |
| How much? | kuxi? |
| How are you feeling? | Kyebhi kiwala o ubanzelu we? |
| How have you been? | Kyebhi ki wene munanga? |
| What is your name? | Dijina dye nanyi? |
| What are you doing? | Eye ihi iwolobhanga? |
| What are you cooking/eating? | Ihi iwololamba / Ihi iwolodya? |
| Are you okay, dear? | Wa-di-te kyambote, kazola kami? |
| When are you coming? | Kizuwa kuxi ki-wondokwíza? |
| How was your night/day? | Kyebhi ki wabhiti o usuku? / Kyebhi ki wa bhiti o kizuwa? |
| How are you doing? | Kyebhi ki wolonanga? |
| How is your family? | Kyebhi kyala o mwiji wê? |
| How was your day? | Kyebhi ki wanange? |
| What is wrong? | ihi yayibha? |
| What do you mean? | Ihi iwolozwela? |
| How's the weather over there? | Kyebhi kyolobhita o thembu mu ixi yê? |
| Have you gone to church? | O kwila wene mu ngeleja? |
| What is this? | Kima kiki kyahi? |
| What's going on? | Ihi yolobhita? |
| Are you listening? | Eye wolokwiva? |
| Have you heard? | Wevu kya? |
| Can I go home? | O kwila ngitena kuvutuka ku ‘bhata? |
| Can I ask something? | O kwila ngi tena ku kwibhwidisa kima? |
| How is everything? | Kyebhi kyala o ima? |
| What’s your phone number? | Ngitangele o muxinda wa mutelembe wa kafwetele k’e? |
Everyday Conversation in Kimbundu
| English | Kimbundu |
|---|---|
| Everyday Conversations | Kuzwela yalungu ni ima ya izuwa yoso |
| Happy birthday. | Kisangusangu kya dikota mu kizuwa kya uvwalukilu uê. |
| Thank you. | Nga-ku-sakidila. |
| I am sorry. | Ngiloloke. |
| You are welcome. | Ki kima / ki kim’e. |
| Me too! | Eme wami! |
| God bless you. | Nzambi ku bhane o ma(di)besá. |
| May God protect you. | Nzambi u ku lange. |
| She is happy. | O muhatu wasanguluka. |
| Please help me. | Ngakudyondo, ngikwatekese. |
| I don't know. | Ki ngijyami. |
| I will come tomorrow. | Eme ngondokwíza mu kizuwa kya mungu. |
| Come here! | Za kuku! |
| Feel at home. | Xala kala ku dibhata dye. |
| Be blessed. | Nzambi u ku benzele. |
| I am coming soon. | Eme ngiz’o. |
| Excuse me. | Ngitena? |
| Leave me alone. | Ngixale ni ubheka wami. |
| It is okay. | Ki kima kyayibha. |
| I am going home. | Ngondoyami ku bhata. |
| I don't want. | Ngwami. |
| Love is a beautiful thing. | O henda kima kya wabha. |
| Let me try. | Ngondofikisa. |
| Welcome home. | Tanenu-ku bhata. |
| I reached home safely. | Ngabhixila kyambote ku bhata. |
| God is good. | Nzambi muthu wambote. |
| I don't understand. | Ki ngitenami kwijya ihi yolobhita. |
| We are happy to see you. | Twasanguluka kyavulu mu ku ku mona. |
| I have it. | Ngakwata. |
| Rest in peace. | Zeka mu kilu kya Nzambi. |
| I don't have money. | Ki ngalami ni kitadi. |
| I am done. | Kingitenami, dingi. |
| I am going to the shop. | Ngondoyami mu diloja. |
| Happy New Year. | Kisangusangu kya dikota mu muvu wobhe. |
| Bad manners. | Ifwa yabolo. |
| Stop using your phone. | Kana dingi kuzwela ku mutelembe wa kafwetele. |
| I need a favor. | Ngakudyondo, ngibhange ngo kima. |
| Please. | Ngakudyondo. |
| I haven’t seen you for ages. | Kithangana Kinene kyabhitile tundé ki nga ku mono, kya. |
| Great to see you again. | Ngasanguluka mu ku ku mona dingi. |
| I really appreciate it. | Nga ku sakidila mu kungikwatekesa. |
| You made my day. | Wangisangulukisa kyavulu. |
| No problem. | Kene maka. |
| Have you eaten it yet? | Eye wadi kya o kudya kuku? |
| Come let me take you home. | Za. ngolokukwambata ku bhata. |
| You are very drunk. | Eye wanu kyavulu. |
| Can we have the meeting today? | O kwila tutena tudyongeka hanji lelu? |
| Clean my shoes please. | Nga ku dyondo, sukula o madyatelu mami. |
| The sun is scorching. | O mwanya wolotema kyavulu. |
| I'm going. | Ngoloyami. |
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