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3 phrases · Tumbuka with romanization, English and audio

  1. Ndine wakumangwa makutu

    I am deaf

    Usage

    Lets people know you cannot hear, so they face you, speak clearly or write things down

    Grammar Note

    "ndine" means "I am"; "wakumangwa makutu" is literally "one whose ears are blocked". Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

  2. Ndine wachibulumutira

    I am blind

    Usage

    Lets people know you cannot see, so they can guide you or read things out

    Grammar Note

    "ndine" means "I am"; the plural is "ŵachibulumutira" (blind people). Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

  3. Chonde, munganiŵazgira kalata iyi

    Please read this letter out for me

    Usage

    Asking someone to read a letter, form or notice aloud when you cannot see or read it

    Grammar Note

    mu-nga-ni-ŵazg-ir-a is "you + can + me + read + for"; "kalata" is class 9, so "this" is "iyi". Composed from known words and sentence patterns; native review recommended

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