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Bemba and English are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.
Bemba belongs to the Niger-Congo family while English belongs to the Indo-European family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.
Both languages follow subject-verb-object (SVO) order, so clauses usually keep their shape during translation. Words tend to land in a similar position, which makes it easier to check a translation against the original even without fluency.
Bemba: Approximately 4 to 5 million speakers, including both native and second-language speakers. It is one of the most widely spoken languages in Zambia and used as a lingua franca in many urban areas. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from Bemba to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| Bemba | English |
|---|---|
| Mwapoleni | Hello |
| Mube ulucelo ulusuma | Good morning |
| Ubushiku ubusuma | Good afternoon |
| Ubushiku ubusuma | Good evening |
| Ubushiku ubusuma | Good night |
| Mube bwino | Goodbye |
| Tukamonana panuma | See you later |
| Tukamonana mailo | See you tomorrow |
| Mwapokelelwe | Welcome |
| Muli shani? | How are you? |
| Ndi bwino, twatasha | I am fine, thank you |
| Mube no bushiku ubusuma | Have a good day |
| Bemba | English |
|---|---|
| Ndefwaya | Please |
| Twatasha | Thank you |
| Twatasha nga nshi | Thank you very much |
| Mwapokelelwa | You are welcome |
| Ee | Yes |
| Awe | No |
| Njeleleniko | Excuse me |
| Ndelomba ubwelelo | I am sorry |
| Tapali ubwafya | No problem |
| Ca cine | Of course |
| Mwabombeni | Congratulations |
| Mube ne nsansa | Good luck |
| Bemba | English |
|---|---|
| Ni shani ishina lyobe? | What is your name? |
| Nalitemwa ukukumanya | Nice to meet you |
| Bushe mwafuma kwi? | Where are you from? |
| Ukwete imyaka inga? | How old are you? |
| Nine musambi | I am a student |
| Nali pano pa nshiku sha kusefya | I am here on holiday |
| Naisa pano pa mulandu wa ncito | I am here for work |
| Uyu ni cibusa wandi | This is my friend |
| Bemba | English |
|---|---|
| Umo | One |
| Ifibili | Two |
| Ifitatu | Three |
| Shine | Four |
| Ifisano | Five |
| Mutanda | Six |
| Cinkubali | Seven |
| Cine | Eight |
| Cisanda | Nine |
| Ikumi | Ten |
| Umwanda umo | One hundred |
| Inkana imo | One thousand |
| Bemba | English |
|---|---|
| Pali lelo | Today |
| Mailo | Tomorrow |
| Ilelo | Yesterday |
| Nomba | Now |
| Pa numa | Later |
| Ni nshita nshi? | What time is it? |
| Mu cungulo | In the morning |
| Mu cungulo | In the evening |
| Pali Cimo | Monday |
| Pali Cisano | Friday |
| Umulungu uleisa | Next week |
| Insa imo | One hour |
| Bemba | English |
|---|---|
| Bushe icifulo ca kusambamo cili kwi? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Ni kwi kuli icifulo ca citima? | Where is the train station? |
| Ni kwi kuli icifulo ca ndeke? | Where is the airport? |
| Bushe kuti nafika shani kulya? | How do I get there? |
| Ukupilibukila ku kulyo | Turn left |
| Ukupilibukila ku kulyo | Turn right |
| Kabiyeni ukwalungama ku ntanshi | Go straight ahead |
| Cali mupepi | It is near |
| Cali ukutali | It is far |
| Naluba | I am lost |
| Ndefwaya taxi | I need a taxi |
| Ni kwi ningashita tikiti? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| Bushe tikiti ali shani? | How much is the ticket? |
| Bushe caliba fye bwino ukwenda? | Is it safe to walk? |
| Bemba | English |
|---|---|
| Ndi ne nsala | I am hungry |
| Ndi ne cilaka | I am thirsty |
| Amanshi, napapata | Water, please |
| Itebulo lya bantu babili, napapata | A table for two, please |
| Ifyakulya, napapata | The menu, please |
| Bushe kuti mwapanda amano shani? | What do you recommend? |
| Natemwa ici | I would like this |
| Cilomfwika | It is delicious |
| Icipe, napapata | The bill, please |
| Nshalya umunani wa nama | I do not eat meat |
| Nalikwata ubulwele bwa fyakulya | I have a food allergy |
| Koofi | Coffee |
| Tiyi | Tea |
| Umukate | Bread |
| Bemba | English |
|---|---|
| Bushe ici cilashita shani? | How much does this cost? |
| Calicindama nga nshi | It is too expensive |
| Bushe mulapokelela amakaadi ya nkongole? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| Ndefwayafye | I am just looking |
| Nkacipoka | I will take it |
| Isuleni | Open |
| Icaisalwa | Closed |
| Ukwingila | Entrance |
| Fuma | Exit |
| Bushe umusika uli kwi? | Where is the market? |
| Bemba | English |
|---|---|
| Ukwafwilisha | Help |
| Ita dokota | Call a doctor |
| Itani bakapokola | Call the police |
| Nalekabila ukwafwilisha | I need help |
| Nalwala | I am sick |
| Bushe icipatala cili kwi? | Where is the hospital? |
| Ni kwi kuli umuti wa miti? | Where is the pharmacy? |
| Cilakalipisha apa | It hurts here |
| Ndefwaya dokota | I need a doctor |
| Bushe kuli icipatala mupepi? | Is there a hospital nearby? |
| Bemba | English |
|---|---|
| Bushe mulalanda iciNgeleshi? | Do you speak English? |
| Nshiumfwikisha | I do not understand |
| Naumfwikisha | I understand |
| Mukwai landeni panono-panono | Please speak slowly |
| Mukwai bwelelenipo ifyo | Please repeat that |
| Mukwai lembeni | Please write it down |
| Bushe ici cipilibula shani? | What does this mean? |
| Bushe kuti mwalanda shani ici? | How do you say this? |
| Ndesambilila | I am learning |
| Nalanda panono | I speak a little |
| Bushe kuti mwanjafwa? | Can you help me? |
| Ine nshishibe | I do not know |
Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.
English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.
Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.
Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.
English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.
Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc
The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.
Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Bemba is primarily spoken in Zambia, particularly in the Northern, Luapula, Copperbelt, and Muchinga provinces. It is also spoken by Bemba diaspora communities in other parts of Zambia and neighboring countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania.
Uses the Latin alphabet, adapted to represent Bemba phonology. The standard orthography consists of 19 letters: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, S, T, U, W, Y.
Bemba is a tonal language with two primary tones: high and low. Tone affects the meaning of words and grammatical forms. It has a typical Bantu phonological structure, allowing for CV (consonant-vowel) syllables, with prenasalized consonants being phonemic.
Follows Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order. Bemba is highly agglutinative, with extensive noun class systems and verb morphology. Verbs carry prefixes and suffixes to mark tense, aspect, mood, negation, and subject-object agreement.
Includes loanwords from English, due to colonial and modern contact, as well as from Swahili and neighboring Bantu languages.
Belongs to the Bantu branch of the Niger-Congo language family, specifically classified as a Central Bantu language (Zone M.40, Guthrie code M.42).
Written in a standardized Latin-based orthography. Used widely in education, media, and literature in Zambia.
The Latin script was introduced by missionaries in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Standardized spelling and grammar rules were developed and are promoted by educational institutions and linguistic bodies in Zambia.
Approximately 4 to 5 million speakers, including both native and second-language speakers. It is one of the most widely spoken languages in Zambia and used as a lingua franca in many urban areas.
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