Meaning and translation of fula, a common Luhya word from Bukusu language. Learn origin, pronunciation and more.
Type: Verb
Meaning and translation fula
- To remove
Singular or plural form:
Origin: Lubukusu dialect of Luhya language.
Informal variations in Lubukusu language:
Luhya word variations with close or similar meaning
Luwanga
- Okhuyinia;
- Okhwaluula;
- Okurusia;
- Okhufwona;
- Okhukhobola;
- Okhukhuula;
- Okhushingula
Lulogoli
- Tul(r)iza
Homophones – similar sounding Bantu words
- Fura (Swahili word for to swell or to rise as leavened dough does)
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