Meaning and translation of khung’aa, a common Luhya word from Bukusu language. Learn origin, pronunciation and more.
Type: Verb
Singular:
Origin: Lubukusu dialect of Luhya language.
Variations in Lubukusu language:
Variations in Luhya dialects: kung’aha (Maragoli)
Similar sounding Bantu words:
Meaning and translation khung’aa
- Lost weight
Khung’aa often said out of concern as one might experience with wasting from cancer or any other disease process.
Practice sentence
Omwana yuno kang`aile. This child has lost weight.
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