Mune
Friend / mate
Usage
A way of addressing a friend, added at the start or end of a sentence in casual talk
Grammar Note
A form of address between people who are close; do not use it with elders. For respect use "mukwai" instead. Native review recommended
Ala!
Wow! / Indeed!
Usage
An exclamation of surprise or strong agreement, placed at the start of a remark
Grammar Note
An interjection, often paired with "mune" as in "Ala mune". Native review recommended
Cacine
That's true / exactly
Usage
A reply that agrees with what was said; "Cacine mune" is also common
Grammar Note
"Ca-" (it is) plus "cine" (truth, real). "Cine cine" means "truly, really". Mostly attested in conversational data; native review recommended
More Bemba phrases
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