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Meaning of mahoru a common Luhya word. Know its synonyms and variations in different Luhya dialects, find stories to broaden your cultural understanding

Mahoru

Type: Verb

Singular: 

Origin: Maragoli dialect of Luhya language.

Variations in Luhya dialects: Liofu (Bukusu)

Similar sounding Bantu words: 

Definition

Translates to: I have a longing for you. That said, in some contexts, like in a conversation between lovers who have been apart from each other, liofu may mean: I miss you.

Synonyms

  • Ni amadiku

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About the Maragoli

The Maragoli or Mulogoli is a Bantu tribe that’s one of the larger houses of the Luhya supra-community that’s presently mainly domiciled in Western Kenya. Maragoli language or Lulogooli, Logoli is the tongue of Maragoli. Join us and learn how to speak Maragoli language. Start of with our free lessons in Maragoli language. Build your vocabulary with our stories from Maragoli culture whose narrative harnesses the richness of L’logoli in telling our origin, beliefs and way of life. Hop on our continuous search for the meaning of different Maragoli proverbs and sayings. Test yourself with our dalliance at the intersections, such as in our ongoing Kinyarwanda-Lulogooli and Lingala- Luhya discourse. Let’s get you started with Kimaragoli, with our mega post: Learn Maragoli Online: The Mulembe Nation list of 60+ common Maragoli words, their translation and meaning.


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