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Lubukusu dictionary entry

Buyinda

Lubukusu · Bukusu

Meaning of buyinda, a popular Bukusu word. Learn origin, find synonyms and variations from different Luhya dialects, and stories to deepen your cultural understanding.

BUYINDA

adjective

plural: Bayinda

variations:

informal:  Khetia, Mama Arisi

Definitions of buyinda

  1. To be of means i.e rich, wealthy,
  2. The good life e.g  fine dinning, luxury,
if buyinda could be photographed, it could be something like this huge mansion
Buyinda in a photo. Photo by Daniel Barnes/Unsplash

Synonyms for buyinda

Oli nabio

Olia bulayi

Wakwa makalama

Olia makona

Libongobongo

Kimiando

Origin

Bukusu language.

Related articles on meaning of buyinda in Luhya culture

  1. A Bukusu proverb on getting your hustle going: Kumutambo kukhunyoa buinda bukhakhunyoa.