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Learn Lubukusu – Bukusu Language

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.

How to say ‘come and close the gate’ in Bukusu

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 …

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esikhikhi, the owl, in bukusu culture is much mythologized

The owl in Bukusu is Esikhikhi: A lick at curious associations and myths about the owl in Bukusu culture

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 …

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Common English pronouns in Bukusu language

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 …

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poster blood, sweat, tears and other fluids and body secretions in Bukusu

Learn Bukusu: Blood, sweat, tears and other excretions, fluids and body secretions in Bukusu

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 …

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