What is blessings in Maragoli?
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 … Read more
Learn Lulogooli, Maragoli Language
Maragoli language or Lulogooli also Lulogoli or L’logoli is the tongue of Maragoli, one of the larger houses of mulembe. Learn how to speak Maragoli language with our our free lessons in Maragoli language; stories on Maragoli culture that harness the richness of L’logoli in their narrative; our continuous search for the meaning of different Maragoli proverbs and sayings; and if your Kimaragoli is already good enough, sharpen and challenge yourself with our continuing coverage. Get started with our mega post: Learn Maragoli Online: The Mulembe Nation list of 60+ common Maragoli words, their translation and meaning
Umwana inyanya enyengu, an elegant way to say beautiful in Luhya
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 … Read more
Umwana ipilau, an elegant way say beautiful in Luhya
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 … Read more
Umwana ichocolate, an elegant way to say beautiful in Luhya
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 … Read more
Amen meaning in Maragoli
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 … Read more
Meaning of old Maragoli saying about a fool: yagonera amasiru
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, … Read more
Meaning of Maragoli phrase: beera tsimbabasi
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 … Read more
Meaning of Maragoli phrase Kuhayahaya
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 … Read more
Meaning of Maragoli phrase: Vika uvutima
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 … Read more
Meaning of Maragoli phrase: Vita omutwi
Definition and meaning of Vita omutwi Literal meaning pass the head. This phrase has similar meaning to the Maragoli phrase sira omutwi. Both mean to lose ones marbles, have … Read more
