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Leave that in Bukusu
Lekha!
Pronunciation of ‘lekha’,
Lekha is the translation of ‘leave that’ into Lubukusu.
/le.car/
Meaning of lekha ‘leave that’ in Bukusu
In a conversation, the use of the word ‘lekha’ commonly carries the meaning of the English phrase ‘leave it at that’. According to the Cambridge Dictionary ‘leave it at that‘ means: to agree that there has been enough discussion, study, etc. and that it is time to stop. Similarly, in a conversation in Bukusu, ‘lekha’ can mean: say no more, better to add nothing to what you are saying, etc.
The following sentences in Lubukusu reveal more meanings of the word lekha.
Examples of how to say ‘leave that’ in Bukusu.
Leave that to me.
Bukusu translation: Ndekhele.
Leave that thing alone.
Translation: Lekha sisindu esio.
Leave that boy alone.
Bukusu translation: Lekhana nomusoleli oyo.
Leave that impression (on someone).
Bukusu translation: Lekha omwene akhubone ario.
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