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The meaning of mulembe in Gishu language of Uganda is similar to the meaning of mulembe among the Luhya of western Kenya. Learn more The Gishu people of Uganda take pride in their culture that promotes peace, tolerance, and mutual understanding. Take for instance the Gishu greeting mulembe. In the language of the Gishu people …
Zingavi, as we commonly pronounce it today or tsingavi as written in old Maragoli is the word for blessings in Maragoli language. To learn more, watch the video if you prefer video or read the article for those who prefer so. Zingavi refers to any blessings. This means any good fortune from God, parents or …
Vaida the hit song by Harry Richie made the phrase umwana inyanya, or as my cousin Ijaika in the village would say, umwanya inyanya enyengu Kenya famous. What does this flawless phrase means and how to best use it. Do you want to impress your crush by complimenting her beauty using your Luhya language skills? Well, …
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Wow her with the Maragoli phrase ‘umwana ipilau’ and score extra points. Do you want to know how to impress your crush with your Luhya language skills by complimenting their beauty? Well, you are in good luck as Luhya is one of the most romantic Great Lakes Bantu African languages. With Luhya, you’ll never run …
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Wow her with the Maragoli phrase ‘umwana ichocolate’ and score extra points. Learn what this flawless phrase means and how to best use it. Do you want to know how to impress your crush with your Luhya language skills by complimenting their beauty? Well, you are in good luck as Luhya is one of the …
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The online dictionary, dictionary dot com, says: Amen is derived from the Hebrew āmēn, which means “certainty,” “truth,” and “verily”. Does it mean the same in Maragoli language? Join us as we explore, and get to know amen meaning in Maragoli. First, is there a Maragoli word for Amen? No, not one I know of. Back in …
Is there a fool of fools? The Maragoli people of Western Kenya say there is. In describing such irredeemable imbeciles, the children of Andimi say of them: yagonera amasiru. Meaning, (s)he has slept on foolishness. Practice sentence showing use of the saying yagonera amasiru in everyday speak Sentence in Lulogooli Sentence in English Meaning Engoko …
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Definition and meaning of Beera tsimbabasi In Lulogooli, tsimbabasi pronounced zee-m-baa.baa-si is mercy or pity. This Maragoli phrase is one used to beg for forgiveness or to apologize. Meaning of new Maragoli words Learn and grow your mastery of Lulogooli with us. Find the quick meaning of Maragoli words in the phrase Beera tsimbabasi. For …
Definition and meaning of Maragoli phrase Kuhayahaya Literal meaning is to be unsettled, be all over the place. I find this Maragoli phrase interesting given how it reminds me of similar sounding and meaning words in Kenya’s urban slang sheng. Take for instance that in sheng we say kuhaha or kugwaya gwaya when someone is …
Definition and meaning of vika uvutima Literal meaning – a salty person. A bitter person who carries revenge, hate and bile towards another (rightfully so or not) due to their unforgiving nature. Meaning of new Maragoli words Learn and grow your mastery of Lulogooli with us. Find the quick meaning of Maragoli words in the …
