Bukusu language or Lubukusu is the tongue of Babukusu, the largest of the 18 houses of mulembe. Learn how to speak Bukusu language through our free lessons in Bukusu language; our stories on Bukusu culture that harness the richness of Lubukusu in their narrative; our continuous search for the meaning of different Bukusu proverbs and sayings; and if your Lubukusu is already good enough, sharpen and challenge yourself with our new blog sibukusu that covers everything Bukusu in the purest Lubukusu. Get started with our mega post: 130+ common Bukusu words and phrases their meaning, translation and pronunciation.
Today we learn how to say ‘come and close the gate’ in Bukusu. Learn new Bukusu words, translations and meaning. Yicha wikaleo silibwa Let’s learn new Bukusu words Yicha English translation: Come Wikaleo English translation: Close One of the ways you learn Bukusu with us is when we get to answer random questions from our … Read more
To get to the meaning of the figure of speech nyanga ya mabasa in Bukusu, we will break down the phrase and learn new Bukusu words along the way. Meaning of nyanga In Bukusu language, nyanga means: The sun, also called enyanga; Day Meaning of khubasa The word mabasa comes from the Bukusu action word khubasa … Read more
Drawing from my experience growing up Luhya in the village, I recall curious associations and myths about the owl in Bukusu culture. As you know, the owl is much feared in Luhya culture. The sighting of an owl is considered a bad omen. It tells of death stalking the community where it is sighted. And … Read more
A reader had the following question for us: How do we say, I am amazed in Bukusu language? Khuuka In Bukusu language khuuka means to be amazed (greatly surprised or astonished). Additionally, khuuka used to refer to exclamation sounds or ‘words’ common in Lubukusu such as: Wah! Eh! Eish! Balebe! Befwe! Bayee! Khuuka practice sentence … Read more
Here are names of 10 common rodents in Bukusu language + Bonus: Bukusu names of animals thought to be rodents, but are scientifically not rodents. Emuna Esabale Yabunje In Bukusu culture, this rat is said to be the ‘royal rat’ for its strange habit of having its resting nest littered with money. Curious to know … Read more
The Bukusu do have a specific greetings for different times of day. Let’s learn how to say good morning in Bukusu. Bwasiele You can comfortably say bwasiele translated as its dawn. This is closely related to how other Luhya subtribes say it, the only difference being the pronunciation. For example. the Maragoli say ‘vuche’, which … Read more
The moon was so bright that you could pick a needle in the grass. When you have a bright moonlight illuminating the night, in Bukusu language, it’s described as enje chelechenje. Meaning of phrase A moonlit night either in full moon or even earlier phases when the skies are clear. Learn new Bukusu words from … Read more
There’s no single word to say I miss you in Bukusu language, Lubukusu. That said, the following phrases maybe of help. The Bukusu word liofu, like it’s variant mahoru in Lulogooli is more about longing than missing. In Maragoli language, Lulogooli or Kimaragoli, one uses the word mahoru. Therefore, you can simply say Mbe na … Read more
Common personal and possessive pronouns in Bukusu language. Find common use with sentences and translations. Bukusu language or Lubukusu is the tongue of Babukusu, the largest of the 18 houses of Mulembe Nation About learning Bukusu language with mulembe nation Select resources to learn Bukusu language: Emojis in Bukusu; Common Bukusu words and phrases relating … Read more
In this installment of our Bukusu language lesson series for beginners, we learn the names of human excretions, fluids and body secretions in Bukusu language – Lubukusu In this ARTICLE Learn Bukusu language: A short guide Blood and related Nose, eyes and mouth Torso Urine Poo Read this article together with 100+ Human body parts … Read more
