You asked, “How does one say thank you in Maragoli?” We’ve answered with six unique ways that will have you covered in any situation or occasion.
Speakers of other Luhya dialects might disagree, but Lulogooli/ Lulogoli/ Llogoori/ KiMaragoli/ Maragoli is one of the easiest languages to learn, especially for Bantu speakers. One can say that Lulogooli is so Swahili like. However a more apt description is that Lulogooli is quintessentially Bantu. This claim stands especially when you consider the closeness of Maragoli language to other East and Southern Africa Bantu tongues like Gishu, Shona, Luganda and Kinyarwanda.
SIX WORDS AND PHRASES TO HELP YOU SAY THANK YOU IN MARAGOLI
1. Kusandizi
This is a common Lulogooli word that we first met in our cheat sheet to learning KiMaragoli online. Kusandizi is a word used to say thank in Maragoli. It means: We are grateful. This word is one of more common ways of expressing gratitude in Lulogooli. This is what one would thank, say a chief after barasa or a customer care representative at a company who has been particularly helpful.
2. Kove Vurahi
Kove vurahi means: we are well; or ‘we are good’, or ‘we are in a good place’ in Maragoli. This phrase is a polite way to say thank you in Maragoli, that particularly works well when expressing gratitude to a host who is catering to you. For example, if there ever will be a Maragoli restaurant the way we have French restaurants, you’d say kove vurahi to the waiter if you had a fill of the wine; or if they asked if there is anything you needed. The beauty of this phrase in Maragoli is that it helps one communicates five things at a go. They are: We are okay; We are satiated; We are set, and thank you for great service and finally, we enjoyed/are enjoying the meal as your food is great!
3. Asande
Just as asanTe in Swahili, it means: Thank you. Use this word as you would for the Swahili counterpart.
4. Kuyazi Igirigari
Translated, this heartfelt way of saying thank you in Maragoli means: We have truly (igirigari) loved (kuyanzi) what you have done for us. I find this phrase more appropriate between people who share close relations. An example could be when concerned parties are giving a vote of thanks after enganana (Lubukusu, dowry negotiations).
5. Kusangale
We are joyful. This Maragoli word can be used alone or as a superlative when one is feeling particularly touched. For example, one can say: “Asande. Kusangale.” Or even: “Kuyanzi igirigari. Kusangale.”
6. Umwoyo Gwizuye Ubuyanzi
It means: My heart (umwoyo) is full (gwizuye) of joy (ubuyanzi).
